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LL03 HVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

70,389 mi
Last recorded70,389 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 HVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,389 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 102,230 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 102,225 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 97,927 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 93,215 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 89,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 89,632 miles

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

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

sill skirts fitted unable to check sills

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,050 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,196 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both weeping (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O /s/r is weeping (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 73,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,929 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2012 66,928 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 66,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 60,116 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 60,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 54,366 miles

(1) both front flexy hoses small crackes & cover split

all four tyres slightly feathered on edges

both front discs scored

osf tyre slightly underinflated

Fail 25 Sep 2010 54,366 miles

(1) both front flexy hoses small crackes & cover split

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

all four tyres slightly feathered on edges

both front discs scored

osf tyre slightly underinflated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2008 42,287 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,722 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 26,722 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LL03 HVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LL03 HVK, 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 LL03 HVK registered?

LL03 HVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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The MOT history for LL03 HVK shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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