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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LR03 BZEMOT history

LR03 BZE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 13 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 141,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

LR03 BZE blue Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
141,509 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 BZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR03 BZE was last recorded at 141,509 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 2,266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,243 miles · 8 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,266 miles
Average per year
5,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 141,509 miles
  • 2022 – 139,243 miles
  • 2021 – 138,162 miles
  • 2020 – 136,520 miles
  • 2019 – 134,806 miles
  • 2018 – 131,433 miles
  • 2017 – 129,985 miles
  • 2016 – 121,324 miles
  • 2015 – 114,401 miles
  • 2014 – 112,823 miles
  • 2012 – 111,960 miles
  • 2010 – 97,288 miles
  • 2009 – 89,397 miles
  • 2008 – 80,661 miles
  • 2007 – 61,573 miles
  • 2006 – 48,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm/rack has slight play

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,509 miles (+2,266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,509 miles
    Test number
    112118362490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner steering arm/rack has slight play

  2. Pass139,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    824348219049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail139,243 miles (+1,081)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    159282470787
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass138,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    661987510557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail138,162 miles (+1,642)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,162 miles
    Test number
    469897897533
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass136,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    490048778214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail136,520 miles (+1,714)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    508353761033
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass134,806 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    134077159197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    138972234234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,433 miles (+1,448)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,433 miles
    Test number
    966367876851
    • FailureAnti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper uj joint

  11. Pass129,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,985 miles
    Test number
    993987909485
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail129,985 miles (+8,661)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,985 miles
    Test number
    590742971787
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass121,324 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,324 miles
    Test number
    682075532114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail121,324 miles (+6,923)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,324 miles
    Test number
    964177976376
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,401 miles (+1,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,401 miles
    Test number
    535063965019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass112,823 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,823 miles
    Test number
    198068254412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre box
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/cracking

  17. Fail112,823 miles (+863)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,823 miles
    Test number
    868588854062
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust centre box
    • NoteRear tyres perishing/cracking

  18. Pass111,960 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    111,960 miles
    Test number
    889860342367
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre cracking on side wall.

  19. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    266262831338
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    799332031337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail97,288 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    162273030347
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass97,288 miles (+7,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,288 miles
    Test number
    473103230377
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass89,397 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    360062829327
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail89,397 miles (+8,736)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,397 miles
    Test number
    461440229417
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass80,661 miles (+19,088)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    80,661 miles
    Test number
    392173538391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,573 miles (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    522445067061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,906 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,906 miles
    Test number
    463278066051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR03 BZE

Does LR03 BZE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 BZE expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 BZE?
The MOT on LR03 BZE expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 BZE done?
LR03 BZE was recorded at 141,509 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,447 miles a year.
Has LR03 BZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 BZE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 BZE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR03 BZE find?
LR03 BZE passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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