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LM52 URO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 URO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2018

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 May 2018

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre void of tread on outer edge

nearside rear tyre abnormal wear on inner edge

nearside windscreen washers poor

rear inner sills corroded

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 May 2017

both rear sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2017

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear sills corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside - CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side front tyre has some deep cracking on inner side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,306 miles

near side rear tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,456 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 42,456 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,440 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and off side rear tyre valves hidden behind wheel trims

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,440 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front and off side rear tyre valves hidden behind wheel trims

near side front brake disc worn

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front brake disc worn,scored and glazed

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,302 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 25,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jul 2007 20,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,384 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 16,951 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 URO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 URO, 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 URO registered?

LM52 URO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LM52 URO safe to buy?

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