Archived DVLA Record

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · AV03 ABF

AV03 ABF

2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03/03/2003. Recorded mileage 53,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Year / Origin
2003 · Ipswich
MOT Status
Valid until 20/09/2022
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
53,281 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Archived Record

Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/09/2022
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1397cc
Mechanical Assessment

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AV03 ABF Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2021
  • 53,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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AV03 ABF Mileage History

  1. 21/09/202153,279 mi
  2. 22/09/202153,281 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 996 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

AV03 ABF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 1 Sept 2026, 10:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (AV03 ABF) between September 2021 and September 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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