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LS53 HMD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023
Pass 30 Nov 2022 62,152 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020
Pass 16 Nov 2019 42,628 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 42,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,414 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 38,792 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,615 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 32,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 25,055 miles

n/ side rear tyre showing signs of deterioration

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,251 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,398 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 19,392 miles

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

Both front tyres show signs of age deterioration.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 16,617 miles

both rear tyres cracking close to tread

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

offside front wheel damaged on inside rim

Pass 1 Apr 2009 13,567 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,868 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 8,346 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 5,901 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 HMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 HMD, 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 HMD registered?

LS53 HMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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