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LB03 GZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,445 mi
Last recorded89,445 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 GZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,445 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 84,527 miles

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

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

rear silencer slightly corroded.

under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Dec 2018 73,651 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 66,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 58,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 57,194 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 55,174 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 55,174 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,182 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system middle/rear box, outer skin corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass, insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 52,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system middle/rear box, outer skin corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wing mirror glass, insecure

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2011 43,534 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 43,534 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 32,112 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 32,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 25,996 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 17,483 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,704 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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LB03 GZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 LB03 GZV, 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 LB03 GZV registered?

LB03 GZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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