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LY03 HVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,252 mi
Last recorded91,252 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 HVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,252 miles

nearside rear wheel slightly damaged

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,220 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 75,050 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,969 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 56,265 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 46,979 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 46,979 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,019 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,078 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,390 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,044 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,876 miles

nail in tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2006 26,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in tyre

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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LY03 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 LY03 HVM, 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 LY03 HVM registered?

LY03 HVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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