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LG03 CVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 CVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,243 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 67,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens damaged showing white (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 60,910 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,035 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 54,033 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,185 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,610 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 40,571 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,659 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 16,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,906 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,039 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 9,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,376 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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LG03 CVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG03 CVT, 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 LG03 CVT registered?

LG03 CVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LG03 CVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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