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LS53 PMY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 55,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 55,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 50,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 50,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,360 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 38,980 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 38,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,448 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 36,496 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 34,001 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 15,025 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 11,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,603 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 PMY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PMY, 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 PMY registered?

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

Is LS53 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 PMY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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