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LA03 RVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,812 mi
Last recorded59,812 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 RVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,108 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,986 miles

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

nearside front and rear tyres and offside front tyre outer sidewalls slight damage

Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,936 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,851 miles

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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)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 26,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 22,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2006 17,715 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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LA03 RVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LA03 RVK, 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

How do I check the history of LA03 RVK?

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What year was LA03 RVK registered?

LA03 RVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is LA03 RVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 RVK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA03 RVK have outstanding finance?

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