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LR03 HUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,938 mi
Last recorded60,938 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 60,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 60,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,199 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 55,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 55,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 50,959 miles

Centre exhaust bracket borken/corroded but secure

Child seat fitted,unable to inspect seatbelts

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

Nearside sill trim slightly damaged

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 50,958 miles

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

Centre exhaust bracket borken/corroded but secure

Child seat fitted,unable to inspect seatbelts

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

Nearside sill trim slightly damaged

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,634 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 42,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 39,462 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre cracked on tread,unable to see chords

Pass 15 Feb 2013 39,462 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre cracked on tread,unable to see chords

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,274 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 32,841 miles

nearside front tyre has crack,unable to see chords

offside rear seatbelt stalk casing broken

Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,530 miles

offside and nearside front tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,530 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 28,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 25,852 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 25,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,797 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 15,369 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 HUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR03 HUK registered?

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

Is LR03 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HUK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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