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LLZ 3194

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,261 mi
Last recorded93,261 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLZ 3194
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,394cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 93,261 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underbody

Fail 5 Sep 2015 93,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers fitted to underbody

Pass 22 Mar 2014 91,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,529 miles

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 87,529 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Engine management system fault warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

SRS system fault warning light illuminated

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BAS/ESP fault warning light illuminated

Engine management fault warning light illuminated

SRS warning light illuminated indicating fault on airbag system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 78,864 miles

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

SRS warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on airbag system

Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,864 miles

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

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

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

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

SRS warning light illuminated indicating possible fault on airbag system

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,300 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 75,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 70,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 65,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,747 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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LLZ 3194 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LLZ 3194, 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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LLZ 3194 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 April 2003.

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