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LS03 BGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,534 mi
Last recorded169,534 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 169,534 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 159,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge (CAPITOL 195/50R15 V

play in nearside steering

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2014 151,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,823 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 14 Oct 2013 145,764 miles

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

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 10 Oct 2013 145,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Oct 2012 135,761 miles

slight play in nearside front steering

Pass 14 Oct 2011 122,667 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 122,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front flexi brake hoses perishing

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2010 107,798 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 107,749 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,080 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 100,080 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 72,170 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 58,901 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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LS03 BGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS03 BGV, 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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LS03 BGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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