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LW03 VGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

40,816 mi
Last recorded40,816 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,099 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,860 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 26,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 24,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 21,829 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,806 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 14,942 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,890 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 10,887 miles

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

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

small cuts to the nearside front tyre wall, NOT through to cords

Pass 18 Dec 2006 10,172 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 VGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LW03 VGV, 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 VGV registered?

LW03 VGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LW03 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 VGV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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