MOT Status
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92,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Intermittent fault with nearside stop lamp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Slight knock from steering column sliding joint
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering pivot point has excessive play LOWER STEERING COUPLING (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel
Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel
Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel
Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick
Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC53 UGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 LC53 UGV, 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 LC53 UGV registered?
LC53 UGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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