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LR03 HRU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,582 mi
Last recorded135,582 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,582 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 131,356 miles

both rear brake pipes from flexes to cylinders very corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 125,848 miles

all tyres low on tread

rear brake pipes from cylinder to flex very corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,926 miles

offside rear brake pipe corroded and all the rest of the brake pipes are heavily covered in underseal

Pass 8 Jan 2014 91,687 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,687 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 73,243 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,363 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,010 miles

advise nearside front tyre

advise nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

advise slight play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,420 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 46,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,791 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 34,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,033 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 19,836 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 HRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

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

Is LR03 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HRU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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