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LL03 EZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 EZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 92,220 miles

Exhaust rear mount corroded system still supported

N/s outer cv gaitor deteriating

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 88,161 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 84,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 84,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 79,883 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 79,874 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,766 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 69,498 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 69,492 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam switch faulty

Fail 3 Aug 2013 58,904 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam switch faulty

sat nav mount fitted to screen

Pass 23 Jun 2012 48,599 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 48,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 39,795 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,769 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,426 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,919 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 21,016 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 EZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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