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LR03 HSA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,413 mi
Last recorded94,413 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 94,413 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Oil light on dash needs further investigation

Fail 5 Aug 2019 94,409 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Oil light on dash needs further investigation

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,750 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,634 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 87,334 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,592 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,121 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,121 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,608 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,578 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/r tyre has a nail in the centre

Pass 2 Jan 2013 79,813 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,649 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,799 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 54,331 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 44,114 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,501 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 27,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,986 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 HSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSA, 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 HSA registered?

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

Is LR03 HSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HSA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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