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LR53 LJF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,384 mi
Last recorded73,384 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear door catch slightly faulty

Oil leak around all suspension components ()

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,229 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 48,338 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,215 miles

Both front tyres age perished.

Both rear tyres badly age perished.

Deterioation rear no. plate.

Service reminder on.

Slight corrosion and distortion n/s/f brake disc.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,155 miles

Rear No. plate deteriated

Service reminder on

Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear No. plate deteriated

Service reminder on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,096 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Jan 2008 34,058 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 28,247 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 28,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 LJF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF registered?

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

Is LR53 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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