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LC53 YDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,032 mi
Last recorded158,032 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 158,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 149,931 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,309 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 131,337 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 131,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 123,632 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front/rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 123,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 113,917 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 104,016 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside + nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 93,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 88,933 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 88,933 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 77,578 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,551 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test.

Slight cracking on o/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Slight cracling on n/side rear tyre but no cords exposed.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,231 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 23,333 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 20,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread and perished

front discs worn

r/n/s tyre perished

Fail 12 Nov 2007 20,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres low on tread and perished

front discs worn

r/n/s tyre perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 16,316 miles

front tyres 60% worn

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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LC53 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC53 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

LC53 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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