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LL03 AET

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,601 mi
Last recorded51,601 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 51,601 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 48,644 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 48,644 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 8 May 2010 41,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Fail 7 May 2010 41,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 22 May 2009 33,976 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 29,097 miles

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,897 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 AET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LL03 AET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL03 AET registered?

LL03 AET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is LL03 AET safe to buy?

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