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LL03 ADV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,583 mi
Last recorded88,583 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 ADV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 88,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 88,579 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 82,476 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 82,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre distorted

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,707 miles

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

corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 12 Jan 2017 71,327 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,410 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,410 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2011 41,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 41,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 35,592 miles

Both rear tyres spliting inside tread.

Nearside front inner sidewall cracking.

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 29,633 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 29,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 24,150 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,736 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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LL03 ADV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL03 ADV, 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 LL03 ADV registered?

LL03 ADV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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