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LG53 LVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,555 mi
Last recorded50,555 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 LVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 50,555 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 47,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 47,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,379 miles

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

two child-seats occupy rear row adult seats

Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,693 miles

o/side door mirror housing damaged

Fail 23 Nov 2011 34,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/side door mirror housing damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,168 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminating sometime when brake padel depressed.will need attention shortly.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 26,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,978 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 17,594 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,097 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 LVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LVK, 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 LG53 LVK registered?

LG53 LVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LG53 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG53 LVK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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