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LX03 FJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,853 mi
Last recorded29,853 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,853 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust center silencer outer skin rusted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2013 29,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust center silencer outer skin rusted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,655 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 24,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,176 miles

slight leak from power steering rack

tread on both rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,548 miles

fluid seepage at steering rack (input shaft area).

surface crack around circumferance of inner tread groove (perishing).- recommend tyre.

Fail 10 Mar 2010 21,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface crack around circumferance of inner tread groove (perishing).- recommend tyre.

fluid seepage at steering rack (input shaft area).

Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,560 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,579 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 17,579 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 12,942 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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LX03 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LX03 FJN, 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 LX03 FJN registered?

LX03 FJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LX03 FJN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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