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LV03 XVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,030 mi
Last recorded100,030 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 XVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,030 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,820 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2017 82,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 82,439 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported metal bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 79,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,534 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering and suspension genal corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,708 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 63,472 miles

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

tracking needs setting up

Pass 17 May 2011 50,109 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,470 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 38,618 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 31,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,196 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 22,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,388 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 14,464 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 14,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 XVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

LV03 XVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LV03 XVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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