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LA03 RVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,721 mi
Last recorded27,721 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 27,721 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 24,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 24,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 23,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished to cords (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished (outer sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2021 23,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress (0.1 (b))

offside front and nearside front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 23,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 23,131 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 22,897 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2017 22,690 miles

E M L warning lamp illuminated

slight free-play at steering wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2016 21,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 20,681 miles

Engine light on.

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

Nearside Rear Disc rusty.

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

Offside Rear Disc rusty.

Pass 11 Oct 2014 19,951 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 19,951 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,874 miles

engine light on.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 18,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,530 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,497 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 16,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 14,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 9,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 7,273 miles

nearside front and both rear wheelrims damaged on inside edges

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 RVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RVP, 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 LA03 RVP registered?

LA03 RVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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