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LS53 HLC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,188 mi
Last recorded82,188 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 82,188 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 82,185 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 68,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,990 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,943 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre slight tear

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre is aged cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,769 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 46,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,431 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 22,425 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 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LS53 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

LS53 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is LS53 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 HLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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