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LR53 NUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,187 mi
Last recorded69,187 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 NUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 69,187 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 69,151 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 65,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,532 miles

Windscreen scratched

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,532 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams indicator/main beam switch (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen scratched

n/s/r rubber coil spring mounting displaced

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 21 Sep 2018 57,358 miles

Windscreen scratched

Fail 21 Sep 2018 57,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,884 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 47,976 miles

Both rear suspension spring lower cups slightly insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2016 47,976 miles

Both rear suspension spring lower cups slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,238 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 44,238 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2014 42,711 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 42,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust box is deteriorating .

Pass 8 Sep 2013 41,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 41,003 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2012 37,072 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 31,911 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 20,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 20,565 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,488 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,651 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 NUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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