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LV03 AXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

62,961 mi
Last recorded62,961 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 62,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 62,961 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 62,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2024 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2024 62,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 59,138 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 58,460 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 58,007 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2020 58,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 57,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 56,247 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 55,130 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 53,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,605 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 48,883 miles

slight noise from front suspension, no defect found.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,831 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 46,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,294 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 45,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 45,440 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 43,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,067 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 42,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2008 40,386 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,262 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 38,262 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 35,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear 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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LV03 AXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV03 AXR?

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What year was LV03 AXR registered?

LV03 AXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

Is LV03 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 AXR shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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