MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,204 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
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
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
exhaust system corroded
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
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
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
Nearside rear seat belt clip broken
Offside rear tyre slightly offshape
Rear number plate deteriorating
Various body damage
rear reg plate deteriorating
wheel alignment required - steering off centre
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
Nearside front tyre outer tread cracking and wearing low 195/50R15
Nearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres under inflated [ now pumped up to 30 psi ]
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
exhaust bracket broken.
n/s/f tyre perished and wearing low on edges.
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LR03 VSA registered?
LR03 VSA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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