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LL03 FTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,384 mi
Last recorded102,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,384 miles

n/s front tyre perished all over

n/s rear tyre low inner edge

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

slight movement inner steering arms

Pass 9 Jul 2012 90,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 78,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 78,188 miles

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

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)

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,053 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,612 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

age cracking offside rear tyre

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Fail 9 Jun 2009 58,602 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

age cracking offside rear tyre

offside front disc got very hot

offside front pads starting to crumble due to heat

under body covers fitted unable to fully check brake and fuel lines

Pass 10 Jul 2008 47,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,146 miles

ADVISE NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,337 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 FTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTV, 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 FTV registered?

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

Is LL03 FTV safe to buy?

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