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LC03 OVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,067 mi
Last recorded78,067 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 OVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,067 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,067 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure loose (2.1.6)

Pass 6 May 2016 71,479 miles

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

Slight play in steering column

Fail 6 May 2016 71,479 miles

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 65,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 May 2015 65,212 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 May 2014 55,756 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

offside rear tyre has screw in tread and unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 49,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 43,060 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 May 2012 43,060 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 38,157 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 38,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 33,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 30,279 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 24,999 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 24,998 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,004 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 18,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

advise nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,161 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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LC03 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC03 OVP, 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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LC03 OVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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