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LC03 YVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,705 mi
Last recorded39,705 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,705 miles

rear no.plate delaminating

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,271 miles

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

alloys marked

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2010 21,931 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

nearside windscreen washer poor operation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Sep 2010 21,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres perishing

nearside windscreen washer poor operation

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2009 16,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,248 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,371 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 YVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LC03 YVN, 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 LC03 YVN registered?

LC03 YVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LC03 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 YVN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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