MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake hose ends corroding
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre under inflated no puncture visible
Rear brake hose ends corroding
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush deteriorated
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (just acceptable)
rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush deteriorated
o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge (just acceptable)
rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorated
o/s/f flexi brake hose perished
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
slight play in n/s tie rod end knuckle joint
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight free-play in steering rack
slight free-play in steering rack
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing at edges, tread very low at edges.
o/s wiper, poor clearing action.
wear both front brake discs.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing at edges, tread very low at edges.
o/s wiper, poor clearing action.
wear both front brake discs.
front discs worn
major oil leak
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
rear registration plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
rear registration plate deteriorated
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
n/s/f tyre tread low at edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlamp masks/converters fitted
small bulge o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LG03 BDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 LG03 BDV, 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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LG03 BDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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