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LM53 LKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,149 mi
Last recorded81,149 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 LKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018
Pass 9 Dec 2016 80,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 80,318 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod arm slight play

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

slight oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2015

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

Underbody covers fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Aug 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside & Offside rear tyres cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake pipe greased

Offside rear brake pipe gresed

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2011 70,484 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 54,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 54,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,912 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 36,391 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 26,427 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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LM53 LKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LM53 LKY, 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 LM53 LKY registered?

LM53 LKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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