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Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,397 cc

LR03 VSAMOT history

LR03 VSA is a black petrol Mercedes-Benz A-Class first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 52,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2022.

LR03 VSA black Mercedes-Benz A-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2022
Mileage
52,204 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR03 VSA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
A-Class
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR03 VSA was last recorded at 52,204 miles on 27 Jun 2022, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,814 miles · 24 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
2,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,204 miles
  • 2021 – 50,814 miles
  • 2020 – 49,534 miles
  • 2019 – 47,790 miles
  • 2018 – 46,315 miles
  • 2017 – 45,446 miles
  • 2016 – 44,593 miles
  • 2015 – 43,775 miles
  • 2014 – 42,492 miles
  • 2013 – 41,417 miles
  • 2012 – 40,178 miles
  • 2011 – 36,879 miles
  • 2010 – 35,137 miles
  • 2009 – 32,889 miles
  • 2008 – 27,088 miles
  • 2007 – 21,560 miles
  • 2006 – 16,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail52,204 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Both Sides Fog light MissingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover is missing
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear subframe corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Various body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail52,204 miles (+1,390)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,204 miles
    Test number
    583271801481
    • DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides Fog light Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover is missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  2. Pass50,814 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    710815050681
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides Fog light Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail50,814 miles (+1,280)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,814 miles
    Test number
    458989566194
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly crack (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Sides Fog light Missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Pass49,534 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    897876706222
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Fail49,534 miles (+1,744)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    214730300318
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  6. Pass47,790 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    825097395406
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  7. Fail47,790 miles (+1,475)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,790 miles
    Test number
    695736722193
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass46,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    549051570976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly off shape
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  9. Fail46,315 miles (+869)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,315 miles
    Test number
    964792054158
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted top mounting (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly off shape
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  10. Pass45,446 miles (+853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,446 miles
    Test number
    239037752901
    • AdvisoryNearside rear seat belt clip broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly offshape
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVarious body damage

  11. Pass44,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    772993186077
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment required - steering off centre

  12. Fail44,593 miles (+818)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    923251468851
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating about to blow (1.4.A.2c)
    • Advisory** nearside rear tyre off shape and has a nail **
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment required - steering off centre

  13. Pass43,775 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    536142375066
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread cracking and wearing low 195/50R15
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

  14. Fail43,775 miles (+1,283)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,775 miles
    Test number
    656232075062
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer tread cracking and wearing low 195/50R15
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall deteriorating

  15. Pass42,492 miles (+1,075)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    42,492 miles
    Test number
    926006164042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres under inflated [ now pumped up to 30 psi ]

  16. Pass41,417 miles (+10)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,417 miles
    Test number
    909534363002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished and wearing low on edges.

  17. Fail41,407 miles (+1,229)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,407 miles
    Test number
    849260163010
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteExhaust bracket broken.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished and wearing low on edges.

  18. Pass40,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    905482462013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,178 miles (+3,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,178 miles
    Test number
    558842262015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass36,879 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    135886421057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,137 miles (+2,248)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,137 miles
    Test number
    124496750002
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass32,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,889 miles
    Test number
    101409799055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,888 miles (+5,800)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,888 miles
    Test number
    730269299083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,088 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    27,088 miles
    Test number
    620907388014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,560 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,560 miles
    Test number
    254606287019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,792 miles
    Test number
    522910086041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR03 VSA

Does LR03 VSA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR03 VSA expired on 23 Jun 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR03 VSA?
The MOT on LR03 VSA expired on 23 Jun 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR03 VSA done?
LR03 VSA was recorded at 52,204 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2022, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
Has LR03 VSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR03 VSA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LR03 VSA 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 VSA find?
LR03 VSA failed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside front bumper likely to become detached; offside front upper macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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