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LB53 OHK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,838 mi
Last recorded83,838 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,838 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 83,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rears ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,127 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 61,552 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2014 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2014 47,820 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 34,097 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 31,049 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edges and are worn out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 31,049 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Both rear tyres are worn slightly on inner edges and are worn out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2011 22,589 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Main beam and indicator switch not smooth on operation

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,589 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs slightly worn

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

Main beam and indicator switch not smooth on operation

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle has large under-body covers fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 20 Dec 2010 17,299 miles

fron t brake pads below 50% worn an d wear in both discs

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear tyres perished slightly on side walls

Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2009 10,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,515 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Fail 23 Jan 2008 9,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 2 Jan 2007 7,833 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 OHK 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 70.6%.

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 LB53 OHK, 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 OHK registered?

LB53 OHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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