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LY03 CBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025
Pass 3 Feb 2024

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 79,645 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 79,645 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 77,088 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 77,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear box mounting damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 69,165 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,537 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,270 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,270 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 61,270 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,297 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 44,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2011 39,718 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,561 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 32,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,541 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,447 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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LY03 CBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LY03 CBU, 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 LY03 CBU registered?

LY03 CBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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