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LR03 HXE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,089 mi
Last recorded46,089 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 46,089 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 46,089 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 46,054 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,721 miles

rear exhaust box is corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2018 45,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box is corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 43,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,572 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slig ht play & knock at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,386 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 34,872 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 28,644 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 28,644 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,985 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 19,122 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 HXE 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 88.9%.

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 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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

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

Is LR03 HXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 HXE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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