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LG53 LUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,101 mi
Last recorded116,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,101 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,033 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,675 miles

wipers poor, rear braker lines corroded, exhaust hanger broken

Pass 14 Jun 2013 104,967 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake lines corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 104,967 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake hoses deteriorated

rear brake lines corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs very worn

rear brake lines corroded, exhaust deteriating, rear brakes noisey, slight play steering column, pas pipes to pump damp

wipers poor

Fail 27 Jun 2012 99,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on, front discs very worn,

rear brake lines corroded, exhaust deteriating, rear brakes noisey, slight play steering column, pas pipes to pump damp

wipers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,040 miles

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

Fail 16 Aug 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre very much on the limit

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,210 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 81,208 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front brake discs wearing thin - requiring replacement soon.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,642 miles

noise from engine

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,696 miles

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

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

slight knocking from steering colunn poss cupling

Pass 21 Jun 2007 29,584 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 22,461 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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LG53 LUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG53 LUT, 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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LG53 LUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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