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LS53 POU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

63,435 mi
Last recorded63,435 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 53,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 50,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,379 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 46,414 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 44,636 miles

Exhaust silencer rusting

Rear tyres surface cracks

Pass 8 Dec 2015 43,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 41,388 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,249 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 28,309 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,094 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 20,724 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 17,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,829 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 POU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

LS53 POU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is LS53 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS53 POU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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