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LX03 FKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,819 mi
Last recorded73,819 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 FKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,819 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 68,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 63,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 63,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,168 miles

Both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front brake discs very worn

Front brake pads worn close to failure criteria

Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,164 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Front brake discs very worn

Front brake pads worn close to failure criteria

Pass 4 May 2010 50,086 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,275 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 39,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,754 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 FKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX03 FKE, 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 FKE registered?

LX03 FKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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