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LG03 HYW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,985 mi
Last recorded95,985 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 95,985 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rotational noise from belt area

Fail 19 Jun 2024 95,943 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers and under bellys fitted

Pass 26 May 2023

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 78,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 73,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 60,399 miles

all brake pipes corroding

slight play in steering column

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 56,690 miles

front brake hoses splitting

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres tread perished/splitting on edges

slight free play at top of steering column

Fail 14 May 2018 56,690 miles

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

front brake hoses splitting

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyres tread perished/splitting on edges

slight free play at top of steering column

Pass 16 May 2017 53,199 miles

front brake hoses splitting

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

very slight free play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2016 47,305 miles

B/pipes corroding

F/ brake hoses perishing

Pass 13 May 2015 40,618 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 34,691 miles

B/pipes corroding

Chip in w/screen

F/b/hoses perishing

R/tyres feathering

Slight play in rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 31,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in rack ??

Fail 14 May 2013 31,758 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre deteriorated

rear pads starting to get low

slight play in rack ??

Pass 14 May 2012 28,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorating

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre perished

osr tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 May 2012 28,547 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake hoses deteriorating

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nsr tyre perished

osf tyres worn on edges

service light flashing

Pass 10 May 2011 25,047 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking between tread

anti-roll bar bushes worn

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroding slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2010 20,356 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 177,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 14,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 10,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 8,289 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 HYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG03 HYW, 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 HYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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