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LM52 FWR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,432 mi
Last recorded88,432 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 FWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 88,432 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 88,431 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,355 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 68,229 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 61,783 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,098 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 51,274 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 51,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel nuts are not visable

Pass 22 Oct 2011 47,130 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 44,480 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,658 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,701 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 30,950 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 26,755 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,755 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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LM52 FWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM52 FWR, 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 LM52 FWR registered?

LM52 FWR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is LM52 FWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 FWR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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