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LN53 UHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,407 mi
Last recorded83,407 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 83,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately top suspension mount has a bolt missing , 2 x non standard bolts securing top mount. (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front washer jet weak spray

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe connecting to hose (chalked ) (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 21 Oct 2017 83,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low done adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately top suspension mount has a bolt missing , 2 x non standard bolts securing top mount. (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front washer jet weak spray

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre pressure starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe connecting to hose (chalked ) (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

underside covers fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 26 Oct 2016 81,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 81,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 78,444 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 74,480 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2014 74,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,180 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 23 Oct 2013 72,180 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,094 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 63,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic under trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,118 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,197 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,427 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 UHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UHX, 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 UHX registered?

LN53 UHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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