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LS03 FXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 FXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024
Pass 24 Aug 2023

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2022

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 38,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 37,576 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,772 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 34,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 30,491 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 30,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 26,292 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,091 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 23,091 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 20,167 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 20,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,700 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 11,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,609 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 9,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,824 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,319 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 3,950 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 FXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

LS03 FXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is LS03 FXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 FXL shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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