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LV03 NDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,329 mi
Last recorded124,329 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 124,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 122,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 122,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,120 miles

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

n/s/r seat belt latch surround missing

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Fail 30 Jan 2019 112,118 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

n/s/r seat belt latch surround missing

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,901 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,590 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 77,590 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,108 miles

outer casing nearside rear seatbelt clasp broken

slight play steering colomn universal joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seatbelt clasp outer casing missing

offside front tyre wearing

play in steering colomn lower universal joint

Pass 24 Mar 2014 59,067 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 50,395 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,395 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,902 miles

knocking from universal joint on steering colomn

nearside rear shock absorber leaking fluid allthough still damping

slight damage to offside rear fog lamp lens

Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,812 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,388 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner part of tread

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,336 miles

slight damage to webbing drivers seatbelt

steering knock through colomn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 20,444 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 NDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NDZ, 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 NDZ registered?

LV03 NDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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