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LR53 SFN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front suspension top mount creaking

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside rear tyre perishing in tred

Pass 15 Oct 2014 57,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 56,812 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,687 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 37,266 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 37,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 34,114 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,879 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,711 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 18,573 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 13,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,695 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 SFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFN, 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 SFN registered?

LR53 SFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is LR53 SFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SFN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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