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HK03 LML

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,897 mi
Last recorded70,897 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 LML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,897 miles

Central Lower Centre exhaust box deteriorating

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 70,897 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Lower Centre exhaust box deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe on axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 65,981 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 61,842 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 61,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 55,660 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 55,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,421 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 50,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,197 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 45,197 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 41,170 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 36,653 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2017 34,617 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,692 miles

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

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

Rear tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,146 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 30,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 28,241 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,007 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 25,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 23,601 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 18,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 12,869 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 LML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK03 LML, 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 LML registered?

HK03 LML is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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