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LR53 NUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 91,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,111 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 85,256 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 78,044 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt buckle finisher missing

Pass 20 May 2016 71,812 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,819 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 63,819 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 57,372 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front inner steering tie rods

Pass 16 May 2013 49,023 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,984 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,702 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,161 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 25,161 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 19,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,562 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 NUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

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

Is LR53 NUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 NUE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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