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LG03 KRE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,664 mi
Last recorded85,664 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,401 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,483 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 77,195 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 77,176 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 70,864 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 67,785 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 67,784 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 62,194 miles

Both Rear Tyre Walls Cracking

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,847 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 51,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 475,670 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks in side walls

Fail 28 Feb 2012 47,569 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

off side rear tyre has cracks in side walls

Fail 11 Feb 2011 43,786 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,786 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 40,265 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 40,255 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,266 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 26,906 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 26,903 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 22,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 16,453 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 KRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KRE, 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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What year was LG03 KRE registered?

LG03 KRE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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