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LS53 AUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,582 mi
Last recorded73,582 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 73,582 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 59,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre perishhed

Fail 25 Apr 2015 59,847 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/f tyre perishhed

Pass 26 Apr 2014 57,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 57,440 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,953 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 52,627 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 7 Sep 2012 52,627 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Sep 2011 48,473 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

cut in wall o/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,279 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,279 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads on limit(just acceptable)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,658 miles

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

o/s reverse light inop.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,509 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 30,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,469 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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LS53 AUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AUJ, 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 AUJ registered?

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

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