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LB53 OHC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,394 mi
Last recorded97,394 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 97,394 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 97,394 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,025 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 85,703 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 85,700 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 54,195 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 47,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,245 miles

Nearside front tyre small damage on outer side wall.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 33,881 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,401 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 19,214 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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LB53 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB53 OHC, 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 LB53 OHC registered?

LB53 OHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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