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LV03 OKC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 88,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 68,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet catch poor

both front lower arm bush slightly worn

both headlight aim on limit

both rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox damp

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking- change soon

o/s number plate light not working

Fail 16 May 2024 68,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet catch poor

both front lower arm bush slightly worn

both headlight aim on limit

both rear brake pipes corroded

gearbox damp

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking- change soon

o/s number plate light not working

Pass 8 Apr 2023 58,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 55,627 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 55,625 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 52,115 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 52,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 50,519 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 50,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 46,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,741 miles

advise , both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise , condition of exhaust centre/rear section

advise , condition of front brake discs

advise , some play/movement in steering column

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,976 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses , starting to perish

advise dip switch operation/condition

advise rear exhaust section corroding/rear mounting broken , but system still supported

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,275 miles

advise centre-rear exhaust sections corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,478 miles

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn/perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,474 miles

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

advise both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front lower suspension arm bushes worn/perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2014 36,913 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre deep cuts to tyre wall,cracking

Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside front tyre deep cuts to tyre wall,cracking

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 34,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,470 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,287 miles

large cut off side front tyre outer wall no cords

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,456 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,903 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,903 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,579 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 18,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,331 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 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OKC, 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 OKC registered?

LV03 OKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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