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LS03XWL
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration LS03XWL
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
12 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,131 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,156 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe corroded and holed but security and emissions haven't been effected (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also noted the mounting is week due to corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 105,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has a LARGE hole (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe corroded and holed but security and emissions haven't been effected (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also noted the mounting is week due to corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,774 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
- under covers preventing full inspection
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,718 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,325 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
15 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,851 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlight is broken ,but is secure.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,851 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Headlight is broken ,but is secure.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 96,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,244 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension top mounting noisy when Turning
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,910 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,042 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,335 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,777 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 74,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,942 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014 7 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
11 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,274 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 7 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 59,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,318 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 7 Jun 202620 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,204 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2011 7 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,192 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
3 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,446 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 7 Jun 202626 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,526 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008 7 Jun 202612 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,800 MI
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LS03XWL was registered on 2003-06-30
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