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NA03 LXU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,712 mi
Last recorded98,712 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 98,712 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 92,093 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,861 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 77,112 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,943 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,576 miles

Exhaust mid box outer skin corroded (NOT BLOWING)

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,607 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,630 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 43,922 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,984 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 31,944 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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NA03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 NA03 LXU, 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 NA03 LXU registered?

NA03 LXU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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