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LL03 FJV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

121,270 mi
Last recorded121,270 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 121,270 miles

ADVISE, OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHED TO LIMIT.

ADVISE, front number plate de-laminating.

ADVISE, nearside front wheel inner rim buckled.

ADVISE, offside rear brake pipe corroding.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre mis-shaped on inner surface.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 113,593 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 113,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2010 109,053 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 109,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 101,198 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 101,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2008 86,800 miles

n/s washer jet in-op.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2008 86,800 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s washer jet in-op.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,790 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,747 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJV, 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

How do I check the history of LL03 FJV?

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What year was LL03 FJV registered?

LL03 FJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LL03 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL03 FJV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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