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LM53 NFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,036 mi
Last recorded64,036 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,036 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,134 miles

Front wiper blades are split on the ends

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 54,740 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 54,627 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,206 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEELS HAVE SLIGHT RIM DAMAGE ON INSIDE.

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS.

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 45,416 miles

slight damage to o/s front wheel inner rim

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,403 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,394 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS CRACKS

Fail 8 Dec 2008 37,394 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS LOOSE

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR TYRES OUTER WALLS CRACKS

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,953 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,575 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 NFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

LM53 NFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LM53 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 NFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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