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LV03 AXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,824 mi
Last recorded54,824 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,824 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 53,951 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 50,780 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 50,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,397 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,142 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 46,142 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,704 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,965 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

body covers under vehicle from front to rear

body sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

body covers under vehicle from front to rear

body sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,930 miles

slight cracking to offside rear tyre outer edge of tread

small buldge in nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,944 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 32,944 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 28,425 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2006 26,878 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

LV03 AXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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