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LR03 CLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 CLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 88,961 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

knock from steering column

Fail 29 May 2018

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

knock from steering column

Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing showing sharpe edges

Fail 10 Jun 2017 79,338 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear seat belt buckle outer casing missing showing sharpe edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,012 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Rear number plate condition

Slight play in offside tie rod

Fail 9 Jun 2016 66,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corrosion

Rear number plate condition

Slight play in offside tie rod

Pass 21 May 2015 58,291 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 58,291 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2014 55,161 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 55,161 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 57,315 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 51,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 48,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2010 40,006 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 35,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 29,224 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 21,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

Pass 23 May 2007 21,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres showing signs of cracking on outer walls

Pass 8 May 2006 15,102 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 15,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR03 CLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LR03 CLZ, 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 LR03 CLZ registered?

LR03 CLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is LR03 CLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 CLZ shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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