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LV03 OUL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,747 mi
Last recorded167,747 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 OUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 167,747 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 157,936 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 148,039 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,845 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 138,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,064 miles

Rear exhaust box deterioeted

Fail 29 Oct 2020 130,025 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,408 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 116,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn and cracked outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

dipswitch is not positive in its action and may result in headlamps flashing when indicating.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,802 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn and cracked outside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded end of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

dipswitch is not positive in its action and may result in headlamps flashing when indicating.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,570 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 82,902 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 82,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,341 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,651 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,684 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 56,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,783 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 28,017 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 OUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

LV03 OUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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