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LS53 AUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

73,224 mi
Last recorded73,224 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 73,224 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 71,673 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 64,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 59,955 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Fail 25 Nov 2011 59,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs worn.

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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

Rear exhaust bracket in poor condition.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,775 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 55,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,483 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 46,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 29,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 29,638 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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LS53 AUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LS53 AUC, 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 LS53 AUC registered?

LS53 AUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LS53 AUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 AUC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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