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LR53 SDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

54,553 mi
Last recorded54,553 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 54,553 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 54,553 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 51,069 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,858 miles

advise rear lamps different

slight noise from steering

Pass 4 Aug 2015 43,770 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,071 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 26,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,993 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine light on dash

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2010 25,091 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,028 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 22,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,310 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 19,310 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,829 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 10,860 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 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?

LR53 SDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LR53 SDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SDY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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