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LB52 MMF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,156 mi
Last recorded83,156 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 MMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 83,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Sep 2018 77,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 67,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,230 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 58,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,713 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,939 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 43,775 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,717 miles

rear number plate faded.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 34,716 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate faded.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 28,797 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 23,559 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 13,471 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 MMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LB52 MMF, 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 MMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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