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LL03 WLD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,867 mi
Last recorded85,867 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 85,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 80,544 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 80,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 73,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 68,266 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 68,264 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 62,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 58,181 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 16 Dec 2016 54,058 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 54,058 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,797 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,797 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 45,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 41,427 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,742 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,298 miles

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

o/s/r tyre cracking

wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 31,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 30,423 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,921 miles

Advise all road wheels slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,359 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 WLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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