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LL03 FKV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,894 mi
Last recorded134,894 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,894 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 2016 130,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight Corrosion Front Sub-Frame

Fail 18 Jan 2016 130,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Slight Corrosion Front Sub-Frame

Fail 6 Jan 2015 113,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front subframe slight corrosion.

knocking sound coming from steering.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,262 miles

front subframe slight corrosion.

knocking sound coming from steering.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 105,644 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

front roll bar bushes worn

nearside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 105,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

bonnet difficult to open and close

front reg plate deteriorating

front roll bar bushes worn

nearside front brake pipe corroded

slight bind offside front

Pass 2 Oct 2012 94,574 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion at inner sill area at suspension prescribed area, access for inspection restricted

earth cable broken, nearside front inner wing to gearbox mounting

emission limits only just passed

Fail 1 Oct 2012 94,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion at inner sill area at suspension prescribed area, access for inspection restricted

earth cable broken, nearside front inner wing to gearbox mounting

emission limits only just passed

front brake discs corroded lip

near and offside rear brake pipes from flexible hoses to wheel cylinders are corroded. Replacement advised

nearside front suspension coil spring broken at the lower extremity

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,246 miles

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

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

near and offside rear brake pipes are corroded. replacement is advised

Fail 16 Sep 2011 84,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near and offside rear brake pipes are corroded. replacement is advised

Pass 20 Aug 2010 71,265 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,898 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,692 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 38,692 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 27,729 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 FKV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV registered?

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

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