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LV03 AXG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,058 mi
Last recorded55,058 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 55,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 53,330 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 53,330 miles

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,795 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 51,742 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,818 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 49,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,925 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 47,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 46,026 miles

EML warning light indicates an engine fault

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 46,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML warning light indicates an engine fault

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,595 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,599 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deterioated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 1,156 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre deterioated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,319 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,911 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,383 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,115 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,849 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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LV03 AXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV03 AXG, 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 LV03 AXG registered?

LV03 AXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is LV03 AXG safe to buy?

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