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LR03 VPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,287 mi
Last recorded78,287 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 75,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 72,179 miles

Nearside 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 27 Oct 2022 68,768 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,768 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,879 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 65,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

steering column play at steering wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,123 miles

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)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

some noise in steering column

Fail 17 Apr 2018 56,123 miles

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

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)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

some noise in steering column

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,431 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 26 Apr 2017 53,430 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,704 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 44,183 miles

offside front tyre wear on very inner edge

rear box rusty

Fail 3 Apr 2014 44,183 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front tyre wear on very inner edge

rear box rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,322 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,608 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge,195/50/15v

Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,947 miles

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

o/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,263 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,263 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,918 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,365 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 VPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

LR03 VPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LR03 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR03 VPX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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