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LG03 HVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,596 mi
Last recorded121,596 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 115,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r parking brake low efficiency

Fail 12 Jan 2018 115,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r parking brake low efficiency

Pass 3 Jan 2017 104,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,413 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 86,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter areas show grease contamination.

Fail 31 Dec 2014 86,235 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side front wiper blade rubber split.

off side front outer constant velocity joint gaiter areas show grease contamination.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 72,662 miles

1 X O/S washer jets not firing

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

N/S/F inner wing panel is damaged

N/S/F wing is loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

O/S/F C.V. boot has greese on it but no sign of penertration

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Portion of the high level brake light is missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,662 miles

1 X O/S washer jets not firing

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

N/S/F inner wing panel is damaged

N/S/F wing is loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F C.V. boot has greese on it but no sign of penertration

Portion of the high level brake light is missing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Jun 2013 71,339 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate deteriating

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 69,200 miles

Front number plate deteriating

Part of centre stop light not working

offside windscreen washer poor

Fail 6 Jun 2012 69,200 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front number plate deteriating

Part of centre stop light not working

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,542 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2010 64,002 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on edges (nearside heavily)

offside rear tyre stepping out heavily on inner edge

play in steering rack arms inner joints (nearside very close)

unable to fully inspect front to rear fuel/brake pipes due to under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,955 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,383 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 47,900 miles

s.r.s lihgt on

Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,434 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 HVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LG03 HVP, 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 HVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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