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LV03 XVE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,331 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 79,861 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 75,099 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 71,001 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 71,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,945 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,743 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 56,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center front jacking block missing

dash mileage light display u/s

Fail 19 Oct 2012 56,436 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center front jacking block missing

dash mileage light display u/s

Pass 8 Nov 2011
Fail 8 Nov 2011

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 43,665 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 37,304 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 31,440 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 26,010 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 26,010 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 XVE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE registered?

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

Is LV03 XVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 XVE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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