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LV03 AXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 75,013 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,579 miles

centre exhaust box heat cover rusting away

engine warning light on

strong advice both front brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 23 Jan 2015 71,579 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust box heat cover rusting away

engine warning light on

strong advice both front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,507 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 62,728 miles

nearside rear shock absorber damp

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2011 60,818 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 24 May 2010 57,677 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belly pans fitted front to rear underside of vehicle unable to inspect properly

engine management light staying on

n/s/f tyre devoid of tread pattern on inner edge

plastic trims fitted to sills unable to inspect properly

Pass 19 May 2009 52,555 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 31,391 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 204,514 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 AXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AXZ, 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 AXZ registered?

LV03 AXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is LV03 AXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 AXZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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