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LR03 HYL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR + 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 78,346 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play AND INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEAR + 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,359 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 73,359 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,920 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undershields fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2021 67,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undershields fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,231 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 64,231 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 64,048 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 64,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,719 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,986 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 57,338 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 57,338 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 50,114 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,959 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,878 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,510 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 36,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,859 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,705 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,680 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 28,246 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,967 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 HYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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