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PA03 LZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,047 mi
Last recorded128,047 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 122,611 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 115,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 115,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,986 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,485 miles

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 53,485 miles

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

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,523 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,383 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 39,663 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking on wall

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,005 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,005 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,350 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 20,728 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 13,871 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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PA03 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PA03 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PA03 LZH registered?

PA03 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is PA03 LZH safe to buy?

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