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LN53 UFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,572 mi
Last recorded87,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

General body panel damage

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2025 86,002 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under trays damaged

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

body panel damage all round

Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,740 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system rusty

General body panel damage

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,023 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection Under trays damaged

Various body panel damage

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,957 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,014 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust section rusty

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Fail 13 Jan 2020 74,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust section rusty

Under trays fitted restricting component inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,960 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust centre pipe rusty

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2018 66,739 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,366 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,629 miles

Exhaust system rusty

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 48,804 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,227 miles

Centre exhaust system rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2013 44,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre exhaust system rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,010 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,896 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,906 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,130 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing down

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 16,430 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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LN53 UFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LN53 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

LN53 UFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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