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LH03 AHK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

35,495 mi
Last recorded35,495 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH03 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 35,495 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f brake hose insecure

n/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer wall

Pass 23 May 2020 35,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 May 2020 35,475 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 35,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,662 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 33,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 32,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 32,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 32,250 miles

both front flexi brake hoses slightly perished

bothe rear tyres wearing slightly unevanly worn more on inner edges

exhaust noted slightly rusty

r/n/s tyre curbed

slight wear noted on front discs

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2012 31,838 miles

Both of the front lower suspension arm front bushes are starting to perrish.

The N/S/R tyre is cut on the outer wall.

VSI applied during RBT.

Wear noted on the front brake discs.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,634 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 28,663 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,569 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,087 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 18,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,604 miles

both front tyre treads very low on inner edges

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s washers high

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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LH03 AHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LH03 AHK, 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 LH03 AHK registered?

LH03 AHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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