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LM53 WNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,820 mi
Last recorded90,820 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,820 miles

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

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

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

oil warning light on

Pass 13 May 2016 74,149 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin thinner than off side, poor brake balance at lower efforts (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres perishing

Fail 13 May 2016 74,149 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin thinner than off side, poor brake balance at lower efforts (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and have uneven wear

oil light illuminated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,126 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished and have uneven wear

nearside front tyre on 2mm and has damage to sidewall

oil light illuminated

Pass 8 Jan 2014 57,913 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 57,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 51,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil warning light staying on

Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,512 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 41,126 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,004 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,870 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,250 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 20,418 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 WNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WNP, 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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LM53 WNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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