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LB52 FFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,925 mi
Last recorded109,925 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 FFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 105,025 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre 85% worn

f/o/s headlamp damaged

f/o/s tyre 75% worn

front discs worn

front undertray damaged

o/s outer c/v boot poor

possible fuel leak from n/s of engine

r/o/s shock leaking

r/o/s wheel damaged at outer edge

steering rack worn

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,376 miles

front discs worn

o/s outer c/v boot badly perished

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,350 miles

o/s headlamp damaged

rear seat belt stalks damaged

steering rack worn

underpanels damaged at f/o/s

Fail 11 Jan 2008 82,349 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s headlamp damaged

radiator leaking !!

rear seat belt stalks damaged

steering rack worn

underpanels damaged at f/o/s

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,108 miles

both front flexable brake hoses perished

engine noted noisey ?

front discs worn

r/o/s seat belt buckle damaged

wear noted in steering drive area.

Pass 1 Feb 2006 46,266 miles

r/o/s tyre 90% worn

R/N/S AND F/O/S AT MIN TREAD LIMIT !

both front flexable brake pipes noted perished

front pads and discs worn

rear number plate poor and very dirty

slight play noted at steering wheel

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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LB52 FFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB52 FFV, 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 LB52 FFV registered?

LB52 FFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is LB52 FFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 FFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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