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LB53 OHR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,912 mi
Last recorded39,912 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 39,912 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 37,093 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 37,090 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,139 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,722 miles

front arm bushes worn

Fail 9 Oct 2012 30,716 miles

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

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

front arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,363 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,031 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 17,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,670 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,928 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 OHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

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

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