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LF03 HTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 93,836 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 93,836 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 88,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 83,456 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 83,448 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 77,859 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 77,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2013 68,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,724 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 50,042 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2009 41,884 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,948 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 22,121 miles

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

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

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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LF03 HTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF03 HTE, 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 LF03 HTE registered?

LF03 HTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LF03 HTE shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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