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LM52 URH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,424 mi
Last recorded74,424 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 URH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,424 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,292 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 57,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 57,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2016 51,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 43,014 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 36,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,204 miles

cracks to offside rear tyre walls and tread

Fail 16 Feb 2013 33,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cracks to offside rear tyre walls and tread

Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,908 miles

cracks to offside rear tyre treads

Fail 10 Mar 2012 28,908 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks to offside rear tyre treads

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2011 24,761 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,738 miles

rear registration plate delaminating

Pass 30 Dec 2008 17,085 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 17,085 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 14,513 miles

kerbing marks and slight cracking to offside front tyre outer wall

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Dec 2006 11,943 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 URH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

LM52 URH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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