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LL03 FKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,835 mi
Last recorded97,835 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 97,835 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring worn and corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills and arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to complete suspension components front and rear both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

water leak at front

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 95,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 93,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear rear under body corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 93,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear rear under body corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,976 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,408 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear arches corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 86,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear arches corroded

Undertrays covering components

Fail 4 Apr 2019 86,383 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear arches corroded

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays covering components

Pass 31 Mar 2018 80,759 miles

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

Undertray covering components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,181 miles

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

Undertray covering components

Fail 8 Apr 2017 73,181 miles

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

Undertray covering components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,770 miles

Child seat in rear Undertray covering components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 64,770 miles

Child seat in rear Undertray covering components

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 57,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2014 49,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 41,262 miles

Exhaust middle box is heavily corroded

NSF tyre has a deep cut in its sidewall

OSF tyre is badly perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,973 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,008 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 21,005 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 14,904 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jan 2007 14,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 FKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKG, 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 FKG registered?

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

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