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LV03 JAU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2016 75,509 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,274 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 913,909 miles

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

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

bonnet lock faulty

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

no dash functions working

Fail 10 Sep 2011 913,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

bonnet lock faulty

o/s/r tyre wear inner edge

no dash functions working

Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,603 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 47,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 35,321 miles

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

advise flat spots to both rear tyres

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Feb 2009 35,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

advise flat spots to both rear tyres

advise rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 May 2007 22,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 May 2007 22,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 14,975 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 14,388 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear numberplate starting to deteriate

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 JAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU registered?

LV03 JAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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