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LR53 SFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 SFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 80,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 76,403 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 76,403 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 72,365 miles

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 67,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 63,842 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 63,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 57,852 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,403 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,911 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,911 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 45,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,949 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,778 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,125 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,441 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,441 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,176 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,707 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 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SFY, 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 SFY registered?

LR53 SFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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