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LL03 FNA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 82,551 miles

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

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

Rear Upper stop light one bulb out

Fail 23 Aug 2016 82,551 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper stop light one bulb out

Pass 28 Aug 2015 76,203 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 76,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,303 miles

All tyres fitted to vehicle are perished tearing with worst on front of vehicle DOT codes all 44 & 4509 = tyres manufactured in Nov 2009 ADVISE REPLACE ALL TYRES DUE TO AGE & CONDITION

Child seat fitted nearside rear so unable to fully inspect adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated as centre silencer corroded through outer skin

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

TYRE SIZE: 195/50R15V

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,295 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 63,293 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,009 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s r tyer some distortion

Pass 16 Jul 2011 54,155 miles

engine light on

Pass 10 Jul 2010 51,106 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking 195/50/15

Pass 22 Jul 2009 47,074 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,853 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,126 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,521 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 35,629 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 35,629 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear 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 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

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

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