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LV03 AZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,894 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 126,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 126,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 113,151 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o.s.r tyre cracked.

N.s.r tyre Cracked but not to the cords.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 113,151 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o.s.r tyre cracked.

N.s.r tyre Cracked but not to the cords.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,750 miles

o.s.f STRUT TOP BEARING ASSEMBLY FEELS SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Fail 22 Jun 2011 92,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,160 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 85,711 miles

Exhaust downpipe has washer missing

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

Near side rear tyre slightly mishapen

Pass 14 May 2009 75,479 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 75,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,078 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 54,893 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,539 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 AZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AZU, 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 AZU registered?

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

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