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LC03 FNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,585 mi
Last recorded76,585 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 76,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2020 75,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 73,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 73,791 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,538 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,537 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 70,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,113 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,112 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill has a sharp edge (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 64,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine lamp on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 64,403 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 61,054 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 17 Dec 2015 61,054 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine warning lamp on

Fail 1 Nov 2014 57,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,127 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,787 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s screen washers set too high

rear registration plate deteriorated

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,890 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,346 miles

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2007 26,346 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s wiper deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2006 19,193 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 19,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 FNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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