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LD53 PBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

79,074 mi
Last recorded79,074 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 PBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 79,074 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,767 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 78,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 76,773 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2019 76,152 miles

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

Under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 72,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,292 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 57,379 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 57,379 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 51,818 miles

BOTH FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2013 51,818 miles

BOTH FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s mirror side to side adjuster broken

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,748 miles

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

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

both n/s hub caps missing

n/s/f jacking point mounting missing

Fail 23 Sep 2011 47,748 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both n/s hub caps missing

n/s/f jacking point mounting missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,137 miles

knocking from steering column possible lower uj or steering rack

n/s and o/s front brake hoses protecting sleeves split

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall , has nail in tread , bulge in tread . wheel rim has slight damage on inner rim

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,510 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 36,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 22,420 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,420 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 14,299 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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LD53 PBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LD53 PBY, 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 LD53 PBY registered?

LD53 PBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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