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LN03 FFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,408 mi
Last recorded73,408 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 73,408 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 73,408 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 68,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 68,549 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 54,756 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,328 miles

n/s tyre low on air pressure

slight damage n/s/f inner roadwheel

Fail 22 Jul 2010 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s tyre low on air pressure

slight damage n/s/f inner roadwheel

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,729 miles

slight nicks to n/s outer tyre wall

slight tears to both front wiper blades

Fail 31 Jul 2008 41,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 41,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,779 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 32,533 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 FFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN03 FFM?

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What year was LN03 FFM registered?

LN03 FFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LN03 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 FFM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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