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LX03 YCC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,537 mi
Last recorded91,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,537 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 82,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 74,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,149 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 68,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 62,316 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 62,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,119 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 55,119 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,099 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,099 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 41,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 35,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 28,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 23,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,940 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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LX03 YCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX03 YCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LX03 YCC registered?

LX03 YCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

Is LX03 YCC safe to buy?

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