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LL03 FKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer wing slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertarys and sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,015 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 73,287 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 73,287 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 72,389 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 72,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,807 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 66,824 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 66,824 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 63,854 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,901 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 50,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 47,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,186 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,670 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 35,074 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 35,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,835 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,632 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,632 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 FKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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