MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
covers throughout underside and unable to see many components
evidence of past fuel leak at top of engine and smell of fuel
exhaust centre silencer rusty
front brakes out of balance
front inner brakepads appear low
nearside and offside rear inner sills up under covers corroded(unable to tell how bad due to covers)
no illumination to odometer
rear brakedrum damp not known if its brake fluid or water
rear wiper arm spring seized and blade worn out
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
covers throughout underside and unable to see many components
evidence of past fuel leak at top of engine and smell of fuel
exhaust centre silencer rusty
front brakes out of balance
front inner brakepads appear low
nearside and offside rear inner sills up under covers corroded(unable to tell how bad due to covers)
nearside rear brakepipe nut corroded
no illumination to odometer
rear brakedrum damp not known if its brake fluid or water
rear wiper arm spring seized and blade worn out
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LV03 XVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?
LV03 XVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.
Is LV03 XVJ safe to buy?
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