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LR03 FPP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,834 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,721 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 108,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 108,684 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 104,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 104,324 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 99,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 99,342 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 87,218 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 73,994 miles
Pass 15 May 2011 61,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2010 57,588 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 52,450 miles
Pass 25 May 2008 47,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 35,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 35,438 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 23,712 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 23,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,976 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 FPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

LR03 FPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LR03 FPP shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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