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LC03 HVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,938 mi
Last recorded81,938 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 81,938 miles

slight play in steering coloum and steering rack.

tyre size: 185/50/15 86V.

Fail 18 May 2016 81,938 miles

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

slight play in steering coloum and steering rack.

tread depths: n/s/f on 4mm, o/s/f on 5mm, n/s/r on 1mm, o/s/r on 3mm.

tyre size: 185/50/15 86V.

Pass 13 May 2015 75,971 miles

n/s/r tyre has splits on inner sidewall.

slight play in n/s/f tie rod inner joint.

slight play in steering coloum.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm n/s/r on 3.5mm, o/s/r on 4mm.

tyre size: 195/50/15 82V.

Fail 14 May 2014 70,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses perishing

brake fluid level half way o/s/f outer brake pad low

engine management light on

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 195/50R15

Pass 14 May 2014 70,618 miles

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

both front brake hoses perishing

brake fluid level half way o/s/f outer brake pad low

engine management light on

tyre tread depths n/s/f 5mm o/s/f 2mm n/s/r 3mm o/s/r 4mm 195/50R15

Pass 15 May 2013 62,960 miles

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

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

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

small cut to o/s/f tyre

tyre tread depths both front 4mm both rear 5mm 195/50R15 86V

Pass 9 May 2012 51,766 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,462 miles

nsr tyre starting to deteriate around the edges

Pass 24 May 2010 34,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 20,184 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 10,419 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,245 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 6,405 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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LC03 HVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LC03 HVE, 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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LC03 HVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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