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LB53 OHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2018

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil bothside (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,578 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 73,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 72,601 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 72,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 69,988 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 67,560 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,039 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 47,039 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 41,618 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

just added water to test washers

large under trays

rear number/plate starting to discolour

rearwiper blade split

strongly adise front number/plate discoloured

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,211 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 31,211 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear number plate discolouring

small dig in nearside outer wall

under trays

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 OHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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