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LR53 BYO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLR53 BYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,111 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 63,108 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 55,814 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust deterioating

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Fail 12 Apr 2014 46,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deterioating

offside front tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Pass 14 May 2013 41,072 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2013 41,072 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 35,412 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 35,412 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,896 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2010 27,712 miles

Advise:rear no.plate starting to fade

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 May 2010 27,706 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Advise:rear no.plate starting to fade

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 May 2009 26,366 miles

Both front tyres heaverly cracked and perished tyre age week 22 2001

Pass 7 May 2008 24,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 21,718 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 2 MM TREAD DEPTH WHEEL ALIGN CHECK AND ADJUST ADVISED

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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LR53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LR53 BYO, 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 LR53 BYO registered?

LR53 BYO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is LR53 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 BYO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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