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LR53 SOC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

39,219 mi
Last recorded39,219 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,219 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 39,219 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 27,064 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine management warning light illuminating.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,148 miles

slight perishing on both the front flexy brake hose's

Pass 21 Sep 2015 21,536 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 21,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 20,635 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,316 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 17,615 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,830 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,060 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 15,060 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,146 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,018 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 SOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC registered?

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

Is LR53 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 SOC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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