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LG53 YNO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 77,365 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2026 77,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 75,315 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 73,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,298 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 69,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 66,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 64,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 63,051 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 63,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 59,584 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,552 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,326 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 49,230 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,396 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,506 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 25 May 2012 39,080 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,126 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 31,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,484 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 27,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 20,271 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,863 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 YNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 YNO, 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 YNO registered?

LG53 YNO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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