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LR03 VSA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

52,204 mi
Last recorded52,204 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 VSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 52,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Both Sides Fog light Missing

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover is missing

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2021 50,814 miles

Front Both Sides Fog light Missing

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 50,814 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Both Sides Fog light Missing

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 49,534 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2020 49,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,790 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2019 47,790 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,315 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly off shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various body damage

Fail 14 Mar 2018 46,315 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly off shape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various body damage

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,446 miles

Nearside rear seat belt clip broken

Offside rear tyre slightly offshape

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various body damage

Pass 14 Mar 2016 44,593 miles

rear reg plate deteriorating

wheel alignment required - steering off centre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 44,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall split 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating about to blow (1.4.A.2c)

** nearside rear tyre off shape and has a nail **

rear reg plate deteriorating

wheel alignment required - steering off centre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 43,775 miles

Nearside front tyre outer tread cracking and wearing low 195/50R15

Nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2015 43,775 miles

Nearside front tyre outer tread cracking and wearing low 195/50R15

Nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,492 miles

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

all tyres under inflated [ now pumped up to 30 psi ]

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,417 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust bracket broken.

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing low on edges.

Fail 1 Mar 2013 41,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

exhaust bracket broken.

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing low on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 40,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,137 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 32,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,088 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 16,792 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 VSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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