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LC03 FFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

213,124 mi
Last recorded213,124 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 213,124 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s rear wheel arch in poor condition (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2021 210,309 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

headlamps dull

Pass 26 Oct 2020 204,563 miles

slight play offside and nearside rear radius arms.

Pass 1 May 2019 188,410 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

both rear suspension arm inner bushes worn

Pass 24 May 2018 169,992 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 140,893 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 125,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 125,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 120,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 112,968 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 112,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 101,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 92,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 81,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 70,817 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,673 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 50,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,218 miles

UNEVEN WEAR BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS INNER EDGES

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

UNEVEN WEAR BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS INNER EDGES

front registration plate deteriorated

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

Pass 2 May 2006 30,683 miles

o/s/f tyre tread low outer edge

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

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 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FFJ, 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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LC03 FFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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