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LV03 XVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,046 mi
Last recorded92,046 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 92,046 miles

Engine malfunction warning lamp illuminated

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside rear body corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,306 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 23 Apr 2016 90,303 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 Mar 2015 88,084 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 88,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 85,153 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 85,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,481 miles

Auto brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose incorrectly positioned.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adsjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Some damage to nearside front door mirror indicator lens.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 82,481 miles

Auto brake pedal rubber heavily worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake hose incorrectly positioned.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Notchy feel to steering detected at steering wheel.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Recommend rear brake inspection, clean and adsjust shoes and check condition of drums and wheel cylinders.

Some damage to nearside front door mirror indicator lens.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 78,369 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 78,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,485 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 60,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2009 52,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,315 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,211 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 37,204 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 33,115 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 XVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVT, 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 XVT registered?

LV03 XVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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