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LS03 TVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,910 mi
Last recorded102,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 102,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both-side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 97,675 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 97,675 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 90,473 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 90,473 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 76,491 miles

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Fail 17 May 2018 76,495 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 73,464 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 73,463 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 68,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 68,652 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,715 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 65,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 61,527 miles

Offside rear tyre uneven worn. advise replace.

Pass 16 May 2013 58,366 miles

Offside rear tyre uneven worn.(advise replace)

Fail 15 May 2013 58,366 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre uneven worn.(advise replace)

Pass 30 May 2012 52,454 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 52,454 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 47,584 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 15 May 2009 39,782 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 39,781 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,676 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 30,041 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 27,299 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 TVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS03 TVW, 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 LS03 TVW registered?

LS03 TVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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