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LN53 UJO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,455 mi
Last recorded47,455 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,455 miles

Front steering uj slightly rough

Offside Front subframe corroded

Offside Front wheel rim has dent on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

smell of petrol in car cannot find leak

Fail 17 Jun 2017 47,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front steering uj slightly rough

Offside Front subframe corroded

Offside Front wheel rim has dent on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

smell of petrol in car cannot find leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 46,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 46,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 45,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 May 2015 45,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 41,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e/m/l on

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2012 33,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 29,986 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2010 26,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,872 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,577 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,276 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 UJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO registered?

LN53 UJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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