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LG03 HUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 131,075 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 130,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault ESP (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Center seat belt (5.2.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 119,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 104,159 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 104,159 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 90,581 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,581 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 81,967 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 81,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 844,964 miles

nearside front wheel is steel,others are alloy.same size tyres

Fail 28 Dec 2012 844,964 miles

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

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

nearside front wheel is steel,others are alloy.same size tyres

Fail 10 Mar 2012 71,417 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 10 Mar 2012 71,417 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s/f

Pass 8 Nov 2011 69,982 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 69,929 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

strong advice check steering geometry .Excess negative camber due to bent shock absober body... causing tyre wear .......

Pass 9 Oct 2010 59,003 miles

Both front tyres worn low .

Front brake hoses perished.

Power steering pump reservoir insecure.

Offside rear tyre cracking side wall/tread

Fail 9 Oct 2010 59,003 miles

Both front tyres worn low .

Front brake hoses perished.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump reservoir insecure.

Offside rear tyre cracking side wall/tread

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,982 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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LG03 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LG03 HUK, 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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LG03 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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