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EO53 LEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,767 mi
Last recorded104,767 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 104,767 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2015 104,767 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,116 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,116 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 94,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust box corroded.

offside front tyre 3/4 worn.

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged.

slight play in lower section of coloum.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust box corroded.

offside front tyre 3/4 worn.

offside rear wheel inner rim damaged.

slight play in lower section of coloum.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 60,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen damage

Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screen damage

Pass 13 Jul 2007 34,864 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 23,853 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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EO53 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO53 LEJ, 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 EO53 LEJ registered?

EO53 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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