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LN53 UFT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

156,607 mi
Last recorded156,607 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 156,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 146,746 miles

knocking noise from steering

offside front wishbone front bush poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2018 146,746 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

knocking noise from steering

offside front wishbone front bush poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 133,384 miles

nearside rear door catch sticks

rear springs corroding

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 133,384 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

nearside rear door catch sticks

rear springs corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,404 miles

knocking from steering system

nearside front shocker damp

play in offside steering arm

steering components covered

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,354 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 103,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,415 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 80,306 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,487 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 61,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2008 54,867 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 44,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 37,989 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 UFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN53 UFT, 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 UFT registered?

LN53 UFT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LN53 UFT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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