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LN53 UGU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box very rusty

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 10 Jun 2025 63,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust getting rusty

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 13 Jun 2024

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Jun 2024

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2023

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing may be to excess with closer inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 61,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 60,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 59,142 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,544 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jun 2018 55,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 55,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,855 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 52,752 miles

Exhaust rear hanger broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,607 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 50,279 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,660 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 42,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,389 miles

Nearside rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,389 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)

Nearside rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,931 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,772 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 UGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UGU, 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 UGU registered?

LN53 UGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LN53 UGU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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