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HK03 LJC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,830 mi
Last recorded132,830 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 LJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 132,830 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,826 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Dec 2019 130,108 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust section corroded on outer skin

Engine and sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Dec 2019 130,107 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust section corroded on outer skin

Engine and sill covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components.

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 127,561 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 127,587 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated perished (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 118,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 118,577 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective cannot open (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,082 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 107,534 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Nov 2014 101,115 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,096 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2013 93,785 miles

centre exhaust rusty and detetiorating

rear brake discs rusty and pitting

Pass 6 Nov 2012 75,668 miles

eng man fault

sills not checked

Fail 6 Nov 2012 75,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eng man fault

sills not checked

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 70,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 58,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 47,258 miles

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

number plates fading

rear tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 May 2009 43,606 miles

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

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Offside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

Underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 27 May 2008 37,012 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to perish

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

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

Front and rear number plates starting to disfigure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Full sill covers and underbody protection panels fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 30,584 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 30,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2006 22,603 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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HK03 LJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK03 LJC, 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 HK03 LJC registered?

HK03 LJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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