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CP03 LVB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 113,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 107,096 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,843 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 100,843 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 94,005 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 87,375 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,375 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,672 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 80,672 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,969 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 73,967 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 66,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,441 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 51,974 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 51,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 51,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlamps project an image that is a bit blurry

Front wipers leave lines

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has a lot of free movement. Suspect cable or other siezed. Covers under car prevent a good view!

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 45,691 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 45,691 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 34,758 miles

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

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

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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CP03 LVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CP03 LVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP03 LVB registered?

CP03 LVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is CP03 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 LVB shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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