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DV52 LHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,859 mi
Last recorded57,859 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 LHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 55,975 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 55,970 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 54,359 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 48,479 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,163 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 47,163 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 45,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 45,950 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 42,609 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 38,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 37,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 36,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 34,717 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 32,610 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 32,603 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 29,951 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 23,807 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 20,655 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 20,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 17,054 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,654 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 9,725 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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DV52 LHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV52 LHJ, 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 DV52 LHJ?

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What year was DV52 LHJ registered?

DV52 LHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is DV52 LHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV52 LHJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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