MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,703 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S (1.1.11 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Air Flow Meter Unpluged
Air Intake Pipe Taped Together
Nearside Front Bumper Damage
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Light Cluster Damaged
Offside Front Drivers Door Damaged
Offside Front Side Repeater Lense Missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Engine Mount Play
Slight Play Steering Collum Upper Attachment
Central Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective not attached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak Slightly gearbox side ()
Items removed from drivers view prior to test.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Items removed from drivers view prior to test.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
engine management light on
kerbing damage offside rear tyre
offside front inner wheel rim distorted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine management light on
kerbing damage offside rear tyre
offside front inner wheel rim distorted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine management light on
Offside front tyre sidewall damage
ide rear tyre splits around sidewall and tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Recommend steering tracking check
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LR03 VPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?
LR03 VPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is LR03 VPL safe to buy?
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