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LC52 XUP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,909 mi
Last recorded82,909 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 XUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 82,909 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All seats ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,748 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 74,254 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 65,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 65,124 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 57,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Spare tyre defective

n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,647 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 41,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,959 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 34,191 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,134 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,492 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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LC52 XUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LC52 XUP, 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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How do I check the history of LC52 XUP?

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What year was LC52 XUP registered?

LC52 XUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is LC52 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 XUP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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