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LM52 USN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 42,699 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 35,940 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 31,149 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 30,261 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses slightly worn on bend

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 25,157 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 25,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,143 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 21,173 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 21,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,755 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,810 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 USN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

LM52 USN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 February 2003.

Is LM52 USN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 USN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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