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OY03 LZK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,777 mi
Last recorded89,777 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 LZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 89,777 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight bind n/s/f brake.

slight weep from n/s/f shocker.

Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,844 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear both n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight bind n/s/f brake.

slight weep from n/s/f shocker.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,401 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 79,402 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 79,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,096 miles

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

centre silencer deterioated

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2012 71,436 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 63,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

left rear wheel rim has been repaied by welding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,706 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2009 47,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,085 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 29,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres low on inner edges

offside front tyre cut on sidewall not to cords

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 LZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LZK, 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 OY03 LZK registered?

OY03 LZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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