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LL03 FBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,037 mi
Last recorded17,037 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 17,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,332 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 15,660 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front disc slightly lipped

both front wipers slightly smearing screen.

n/s/f door, bottom moulding insecure.

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing.

o/s/f seat adjuster handle missing.

steering column slightly noisy.

Pass 29 Oct 2011 14,400 miles

slight paly in steering column felt at steering wheel

Pass 16 Nov 2010 13,650 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 13,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres and off side front tyre treads cracked and perished

Fail 5 Dec 2009 12,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres and off side front tyre treads cracked and perished

Pass 13 Dec 2008 11,243 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 10,414 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,709 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 8,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,830 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 FBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FBN, 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 FBN registered?

LL03 FBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is LL03 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 FBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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