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LV03 JBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,048 mi
Last recorded108,048 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,048 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside sill cover damaged

under body covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 108,048 miles

E.M.L light on

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

Nearside sill cover damaged

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output red tape (1.2.1d)

all tyre pressures low

engine light on

underside covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre pressures low

engine light on

underside covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 89,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 75,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,259 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,259 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount broken off

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,275 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 69,261 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,007 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 41,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 36,711 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 36,711 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 26,180 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 JBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 JBY, 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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LV03 JBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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