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OY03 LZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,505 mi
Last recorded129,505 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 129,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 129,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside handbrake low efficiency may require adjustment or repair

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall perished

Pass 31 Jan 2014 107,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 103,561 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,676 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 91,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 88,005 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 88,005 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 84,973 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 84,973 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,346 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 68,756 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,183 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 49,181 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre edges worn

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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OY03 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY03 LZH, 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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OY03 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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