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LW03 VFU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,497 mi
Last recorded91,497 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 91,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 85,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,457 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 80,457 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 77,578 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,121 miles

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

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

inner rack has slight play

Fail 23 Jul 2016 74,929 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 68,165 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 68,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,379 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,790 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,875 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 57,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,891 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 45,280 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,060 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 35,737 miles

noise in the steering column

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,064 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,048 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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LW03 VFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LW03 VFU, 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 LW03 VFU registered?

LW03 VFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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