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LG03 HYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,924 mi
Last recorded44,924 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 44,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 37,024 miles

Undertrays fitted throughout

Fail 13 May 2024 37,021 miles

Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted throughout

Pass 22 May 2023 26,854 miles

Front & rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 26,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front & rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 26,262 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 23,990 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,680 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 19,574 miles

deep cute in n/s/f and n/s/r

Fail 4 Apr 2018 19,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deep cute in n/s/f and n/s/r

Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,311 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,652 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 14,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 13,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 10,031 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 10,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 7,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 6,196 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 6,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 5,192 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 4,061 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,311 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 HYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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