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LB52 XOT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 XOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,915 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,956 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 51,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine noise

Pass 16 Oct 2017 50,161 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 44,521 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015
Fail 13 Oct 2015

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 43,665 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,085 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,245 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,406 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 21,834 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,383 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 15,265 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 XOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XOT, 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 LB52 XOT registered?

LB52 XOT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is LB52 XOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB52 XOT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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