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LM52 UTC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 95,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broke

Fail 16 Feb 2019 94,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 89,552 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 68,702 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 55,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,610 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 46,605 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,072 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 40,072 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 34,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,362 miles

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

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

eng management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,036 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 23,437 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,270 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,363 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 15,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,579 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 UTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTC, 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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LM52 UTC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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