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LS53 HLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,358 mi
Last recorded100,358 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 100,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 82,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 82,819 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 73,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2x nails in it.. one is repairable,and one is not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheel rim inner edge is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheel rim inner edge is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 31 May 2019 73,526 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock top mount,noisy and stiff ,likely to break up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has 2x nails in it.. one is repairable,and one is not repairable ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheel rim inner edge is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted steel wheel rim inner edge is damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,591 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 65,591 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 59,498 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 59,490 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 57,930 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 53,989 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,161 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,203 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,203 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 37,203 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,998 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 29,696 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 21,044 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 9,482 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 9,482 miles

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

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

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 HLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HLV, 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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LS53 HLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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