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LV03 AYL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

50,525 mi
Last recorded50,525 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,525 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 45,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 40,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 31,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 27,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

mileage display not lighting up

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,871 miles

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

Front discs worn

N/S/F tyre perished and inner part of tread distorting

O/S/R tyre perished and inner part of tread distorting

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,175 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 16,542 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 14,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,033 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 AYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

LV03 AYL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LV03 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 AYL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV03 AYL have outstanding finance?

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