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LR53 LHB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,072 mi
Last recorded81,072 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 81,072 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 79,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 79,214 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 79,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,506 miles

Nearside sill panel and nearside front door damaged.

Fail 26 Oct 2021 75,506 miles

Nearside sill panel and nearside front door damaged.

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 73,648 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 73,648 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,769 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Fail 24 Oct 2019 71,769 miles

Nearside sill damaged.

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,695 miles

Nearside sill and door slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Oct 2018 70,695 miles

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

Nearside sill and door slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Oct 2017 69,354 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 69,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 68,351 miles

Rear exhaust support deteriorated but still holding.

Fail 22 Oct 2016 68,351 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust support deteriorated but still holding.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,599 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,795 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 55,117 miles

auto gear box oil weeping

Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,453 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 49,453 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,839 miles

Both number plates in poor condition

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 34,458 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 34,458 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,645 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 30,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,055 miles

O/sr tyre cracking on outer wall.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,308 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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LR53 LHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LHB, 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 LHB registered?

LR53 LHB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 LHB safe to buy?

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