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CP03 LVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,337 mi
Last recorded121,337 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 LVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 121,337 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0n 1.6mil (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,472 miles

EML light on

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 117,472 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML light on

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 113,253 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,230 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 906,934 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,114 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 104,012 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 100,275 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,854 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake pads low

n/s o/s rear coil spring rubber suports missing

Pass 3 Feb 2014 86,099 miles

same advisorys on test 138468924014

unable to check o/s rear metal brake pipe fully due to painted over

Fail 28 Jan 2014 86,095 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s/r coil spring rubber seats detirated

n/s/f door mirror cracked

slight play in n/s and o/s/r radius arm bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2013 78,928 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2013 78,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,408 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2012 71,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front discs corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2011 63,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,942 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,928 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,150 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 42,150 miles

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

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

lumps in n/s/r/ tyre tread and close to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2007 33,687 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,606 miles

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 LVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LVF, 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 CP03 LVF registered?

CP03 LVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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