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FC03 LJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 LJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 57,330 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 57,330 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 52,519 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 9 Jul 2016 49,688 miles

Brake pipes painted unable to assess

Slight knocking noise from steering system further investigation needed

Pass 11 Jul 2015 45,332 miles

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,475 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,502 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 28,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 22,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,360 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,875 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

rear washer no water

rear wiper blade deteriorated

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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FC03 LJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FC03 LJZ, 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 FC03 LJZ registered?

FC03 LJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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