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A2 LHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

126,999 mi
Last recorded126,999 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 LHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,999 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 116,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 107,264 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 97,952 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has unevenly worn inner tread

Fail 16 Oct 2018 97,950 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre has unevenly worn inner tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 80,702 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 80,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 67,927 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,927 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,090 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,115 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 54,334 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 51,095 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 47,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 26,446 miles

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

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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A2 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A2 LHP, 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 A2 LHP registered?

A2 LHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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