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LN53 UFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,494 mi
Last recorded62,494 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 62,494 miles

advise flexi brake hoses starting to perrish

advise near side front door mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,405 miles

knocking noise from steering column

Fail 26 Sep 2011 59,405 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

knocking noise from steering column

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,781 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 54,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,653 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,106 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 46,806 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,623 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,762 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 32,518 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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LN53 UFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LN53 UFD, 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 LN53 UFD registered?

LN53 UFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is LN53 UFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 UFD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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