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LV03 OJM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,865 miles

Central Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,596 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,034 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2014

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,916 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2012

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 41,841 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,196 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 13,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,694 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 10,559 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 10,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,013 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 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

LV03 OJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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