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LN03 FDL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,346 mi
Last recorded92,346 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 92,346 miles

both side front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,088 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 81,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 79,445 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 79,440 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

child seat offside rear.

srs light on.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,965 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SRS light on and brake warning light

Pass 30 Nov 2010 75,030 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 75,030 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,470 miles

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

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

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

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

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,743 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,606 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 59,606 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,447 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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LN03 FDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN03 FDL, 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 LN03 FDL registered?

LN03 FDL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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