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LB52 CVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,165 mi
Last recorded98,165 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 CVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,165 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 98,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,337 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,714 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 86,236 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 86,236 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 83,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 83,249 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 79,366 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 79,366 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 76,793 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 76,793 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 71,136 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 71,135 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,079 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,791 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 50,540 miles

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

inner & outer edges of front tyres are slightly worn.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,616 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,560 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 27,532 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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LB52 CVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LB52 CVG, 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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LB52 CVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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