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PL03 LVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 LVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure Due to leaking brake pipe (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front of (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at front wishbone bush mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 72,118 miles

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,118 miles

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

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate.

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,148 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE HEAVILY DETERIATED

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 67,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front TYRE HEAVILY DETERIATED

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,422 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre has cracks

Fail 26 Jan 2015 63,373 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

osf tyre has cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2014 59,372 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,735 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,720 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 51,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front suspension wishbone bush cracking/splitting

Pass 18 Jan 2011 47,030 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,918 miles

nearside rear tyre .deep split /crack to inner sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2008 33,887 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2007 28,399 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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PL03 LVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PL03 LVM, 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 PL03 LVM registered?

PL03 LVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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