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LM52 USZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,111 mi
Last recorded101,111 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,111 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front both front brake disc worn

Rear rear seats missing at time of test

both front wing mirror glass cracked but still see to rear of car

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2016 79,317 miles

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

exhaust bolt snap off on exhaust joint

Fail 2 Dec 2016 79,073 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong way no beam paten (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust bolt snap off on exhaust joint

Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,014 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 61,952 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

notchy steering

Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,754 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 74,706 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 63,127 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 59,933 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,763 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 36,728 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,571 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,694 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 USZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 USZ, 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 USZ registered?

LM52 USZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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