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LL03 FBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,009 miles

Central centre exhaust silencer box showing signs of corrosion

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

could not do full under body inspection due to under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 63,003 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken front n/s coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central centre exhaust silencer box showing signs of corrosion

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front o/s brake pipe showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

could not do full under body inspection due to under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2020 55,378 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Oct 2020 55,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Centre exhaust silencer corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2019 51,036 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2019 51,036 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 45,219 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 41,128 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under Covers Fitted Underside Restricting View Of Some Items

Vehicle Has Damage Drivers Side Front And Rear

Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,145 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock from steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2016 37,145 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight knock from steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,902 miles

corrosion around - front brake discs,brake pipes..slight play in n/s steering arm..buckle in n/s/r and o/s/f wheel rims..

Pass 2 Sep 2014 36,526 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,656 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,505 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,493 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 25,493 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,335 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 13,241 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 10,656 miles

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

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 FBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

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