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LS53 CMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,244 mi
Last recorded71,244 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 71,244 miles

front tyres low in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear tyres slight distortion present

slight oil leak present

Fail 15 Sep 2018 71,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres low in tread

rear brake pipes corroded

rear reg plate deteriorated

rear tyres slight distortion present

slight oil leak present

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Nearside Front mirror repeater lens cracked

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2015 61,541 miles

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

Nearside Front cut on side wall

Nearside Front mirror repeater lens cracked

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2014 58,688 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 52,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,237 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror indicator lens cracked

slight knock felt at steering wheel from column

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,066 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front tyres poor condition

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,066 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front tyres poor condition

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,760 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 30,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 23,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 23,158 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 16,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,707 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 13,707 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 CMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 CMY, 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 CMY registered?

LS53 CMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is LS53 CMY safe to buy?

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