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LR03 FOH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,952 mi
Last recorded92,952 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 FOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,952 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 88,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

noted knock from steering column

Fail 28 Feb 2019 88,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nsr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front subframe corroded

noted knock from steering column

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,664 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 83,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has slight cracking

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,333 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread has slight cracking

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,823 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,250 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,247 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front pads thin

Pass 5 Mar 2013 62,599 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 62,599 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 48,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 48,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,196 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,196 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,239 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 21,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,464 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 6,152 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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LR03 FOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

LR03 FOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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