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LR03 THU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,580 mi
Last recorded102,580 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2015 102,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2015 102,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 102,579 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 93,165 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,439 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 91,981 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 91,770 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,047 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,554 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside rear lamp cracked and holed

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,318 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 53,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,793 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 30,793 miles

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)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,778 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,847 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 THU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 THU, 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 THU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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