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LM52 XUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,178 mi
Last recorded82,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 XUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 82,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/s off/s front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 81,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 75,765 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 75,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 65,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 63,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,675 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 59,667 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 56,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has slight cuts in tyre tread

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,048 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,667 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 50,191 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 48,089 miles

O/s/r tyre has slight cut in inner side wall

Pass 16 Feb 2013 44,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,698 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 38,247 miles

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

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2010 35,412 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 35,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 31,837 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 31,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 27,508 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 23,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,409 miles

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

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 XUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?

LM52 XUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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