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LR53 GWM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,135 mi
Last recorded52,135 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,135 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 50,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall (cracks)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 50,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sidewall (cracks)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 48,145 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 48,145 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,592 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 37,393 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,159 miles

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

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

plastic underbody guards fitted to length of vehicle

Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,159 miles

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

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

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

plastic underbody guards fitted to length of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,175 miles

both rear tyres cracking and screw in offside rear

front number plate starting to seperate

full plastic under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,870 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

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 GWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LR53 GWM, 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 LR53 GWM registered?

LR53 GWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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