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LR03 VPT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,929 mi
Last recorded53,929 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 53,929 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 53,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,070 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,418 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 43,865 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,229 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 38,305 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,052 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 32,021 miles

full engine tray and belly pan.

engine top cover fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,751 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,751 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,645 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 26,634 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 19,371 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 VPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

LR03 VPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LR03 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 VPT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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