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LS03 FXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,572 mi
Last recorded65,572 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 65,572 miles

Front Number plate slightly discoloured

Front pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 65,564 miles

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

Front Number plate slightly discoloured

Front pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,279 miles

Front number plate deterated

Fail 19 Feb 2019 73,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front number plate deterated

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,578 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,562 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 49,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 48,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,148 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 May 2013 42,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 39,203 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 36,420 miles

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

front number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 17 Apr 2010 32,107 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,030 miles

rear number plate slightly disfigured

Pass 23 Jun 2007 20,043 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,976 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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LS03 FXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS03 FXD, 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 LS03 FXD registered?

LS03 FXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LS03 FXD safe to buy?

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