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LS52 YRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,149 mi
Last recorded68,149 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 YRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 65,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake pipes greased

full belly trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,110 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 58,277 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2013
Fail 12 Oct 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,864 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,702 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 43,699 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,296 miles

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

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

front number plate just starting to deteriorate

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,169 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 28,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 28,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,048 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,088 miles

SLIGHT SIDE WALL DAMAGE ON OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL

Pass 23 Jan 2006 13,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 12,299 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 12,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LS52 YRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS52 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS52 YRF registered?

LS52 YRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is LS52 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS52 YRF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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