MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated stalk cover missing (5.2.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
o/s/f pumber unsecure
rear wiper doesnt clean well
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
pas slightly stiff at times
windscreen washer pump malfunctioning
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
pas slightly stiff at times
windscreen washer pump malfunctioning
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear door lock intermittent
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear door lock intermittent
ADVISED- engine managment light staying on
ADVISED- n/s/r 1/4 whaeel arch has bodywork scrapped damage . .not effective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
boot lid not open
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LM52 VHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 February 2003.
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