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LR03 JAU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2020 87,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 83,422 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 83,422 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 79,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - o/s is the worst. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround. (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,850 miles

EML is on.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear. (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic buckle cover missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both. (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,127 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre has wear on outer edge.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,656 miles

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 63,656 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,131 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,284 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers slightly poor but still clears windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 47,027 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 47,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,906 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,026 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 JAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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