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OW03 LCV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 LCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 105,601 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))

Fail 4 May 2019 105,601 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))

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 100,649 miles

KNOCK FROM STEERING COLOUM AREA

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK / TRACK ROD END

Fail 1 Feb 2017 100,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

KNOCK FROM STEERING COLOUM AREA

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK / TRACK ROD END

Pass 23 Dec 2015 95,651 miles

front tyres on wear bars, n/s/f close to limit on the outer edge

n/s/f wheel X2 buckles on inner rim

o/s wishbone front bush splitting and in poor condition

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust bracket broken but system secure

rear pads low and discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,519 miles

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and very low edge

very slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 7 Aug 2013 83,334 miles

exhaust box corroding

front discs worn and o/s/f pads low

n/s/r tyre X2 punctures

Pass 26 May 2012 75,122 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,466 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,924 miles

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

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

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)

slight noise from steering

Fail 26 Jul 2010 60,924 miles

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

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

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

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)

slight noise from steering

Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 49,800 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 38,912 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 38,912 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 24 Jul 2006 28,055 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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OW03 LCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW03 LCV, 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 OW03 LCV registered?

OW03 LCV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is OW03 LCV safe to buy?

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