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LG03 SVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,993 mi
Last recorded116,993 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,993 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

full plastics covering underside

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Apr 2016 116,993 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear inner sills corroded

centre exhaust corroded

full plastics covering underside

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 May 2015 112,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 112,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,598 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 107,598 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,271 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 101,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,232 miles

front discs worn

slight play detected at front wheels(poss rack)

underside coverd in plastic pans making thourough inspection difficult

Fail 25 Apr 2012 95,215 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front discs worn

slight play detected at front wheels(poss rack)

underside coverd in plastic pans making thourough inspection difficult

Pass 1 Feb 2011 83,470 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 70,181 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 70,181 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 62,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 57,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 57,454 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 57,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 SVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SVL, 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 SVL registered?

LG03 SVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is LG03 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG03 SVL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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