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LG53 MRO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,763 mi
Last recorded67,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,763 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 67,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,644 miles

ADVISE Odometer reading very dim

Pass 22 May 2015 58,914 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 56,747 miles

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 56,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear child seat fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 54,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2013 54,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

both wiper blades split at ends

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 26 May 2011 46,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 43,159 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,122 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 34,815 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,600 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 MRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MRO, 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 MRO registered?

LG53 MRO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LG53 MRO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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