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LN53 UNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,346 mi
Last recorded64,346 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 64,346 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,724 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2025 62,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2024 61,771 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023
Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,029 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 59,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 58,323 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,560 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 57,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 56,873 miles

slight play in steering universal joint

Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,880 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 54,411 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

over sills fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,070 miles

oversills fitted

washers weak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,263 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 47,178 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 45,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,323 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 43,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,389 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 41,135 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 18 Dec 2009 37,734 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,519 miles

all tyre cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2007 27,405 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,830 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 UNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 UNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN53 UNB registered?

LN53 UNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is LN53 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 UNB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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