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LR03 HRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,042 mi
Last recorded85,042 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 HRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,042 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside & offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

offside front seat belt twisted but not affecting operation of belt

Fail 30 Oct 2017 85,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside & offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

offside front seat belt twisted but not affecting operation of belt

Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,167 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

offside front seat belt twisted but not affecting operation of belt

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,221 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim nearside front, nearside rear & offside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 68,248 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,502 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,631 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,638 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,291 miles

N/S REAR ROAD WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,696 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 30,696 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,294 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,877 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

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 HRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR03 HRD, 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 HRD registered?

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

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