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N55 LJT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,800 mi
Last recorded87,800 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN55 LJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 87,800 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 87,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 83,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 83,939 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2015 80,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake disc discoloured as if it has overheated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 80,182 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc discoloured as if it has overheated

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,112 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 59,066 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 51,095 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 51,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,513 miles

knock from steering column.-top.

rear no. plate deteriorating.

screen wash jet partially blocked.

Pass 2 Apr 2009 36,077 miles

front discs worn thin

nearside rear drum slightly warped

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,056 miles

both front lower arms splitting

both rear tyres badly splitting and perishing

nearside front sidewall badly scuffed

offside rear tyre punctured on edge

Fail 19 Mar 2008 31,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower arms splitting

both rear tyres badly splitting and perishing

nearside front sidewall badly scuffed

offside rear tyre punctured on edge

Fail 19 Mar 2007 26,346 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres perishing

front discs worn thin

Pass 19 Mar 2007 26,346 miles

both front lower arm bushes starting to split

both rear tyres perishing

front discs worn thin

Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,503 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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N55 LJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N55 LJT, 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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N55 LJT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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