2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · LW03 VFU
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 25 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 91,497 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW03 VFU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 91,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW03 VFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (LW03 VFU) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW03 VFU Mileage History
- 07/02/202286,447 mi
- 07/02/202391,491 mi+5,044 mi
- 11/02/202391,497 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,000 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear axle and floor corrosionSerious
Older W168s can corrode around the rear axle mounts and floor seams badly.
- CVT / Sequentronic gearbox failureSerious
The CVT and semi-automatic Sequentronic gearboxes can suffer from wear to the variator, clutch packs and mechatronic units. Repairs are often uneconomical on higher-mileage cars.
- Water ingress and electrical faultsModerate
Blocked sunroof drains and degraded door seals allow water into the cabin, which can corrode underfloor electronics and wiring connectors, causing random warning lights and intermittent faults.
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