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LC03 FFE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,319 mi
Last recorded63,319 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 63,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 62,231 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 62,156 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM HOSE TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REARS ON AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,082 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,692 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2015 54,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 52,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 52,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 48,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,014 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 45,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,678 miles

slight play in steering column,sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 37,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,943 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,920 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 25,873 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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LC03 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC03 FFE, 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 LC03 FFE registered?

LC03 FFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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