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LR03 JEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,375 mi
Last recorded123,375 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 123,375 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,056 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 122,056 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 118,311 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 118,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 116,452 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 116,452 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 111,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 111,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 106,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 102,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 95,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 90,546 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,313 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,821 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,810 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 78,810 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 74,526 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 74,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 70,165 miles

Near side front inner wheel rim is damaged.

Near side front tyre is wearing low.

Slight freeplay in near side inner track rod joint.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,822 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,971 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 60,929 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,053 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,035 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,844 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 JEU 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 72.4%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU registered?

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

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