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83,044 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked & Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
OSR & NSR Arch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4. Getting low. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cracked & Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
OSR & NSR Arch corroded
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4. Getting low. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system corroded. (Central box/Silencer corroded/de-skinned)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
high level brake light led not working
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible top mount (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured front indicators slightly white (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
high level brake light led not working
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front & nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front, nearside front, offside rear & nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELTS
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABL ITEMS
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RUBBER RIPPED (8.2.2)
CHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR ADULT BELTS
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING
UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABL ITEMS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management warning light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management warning light on
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
enging management light on
nearside front tyre wear on outer edge
offside and nearside rear tyres-outer side walls cracking [border line pass ]
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre wear on outer edge
offside and nearside rear tyres-outer side walls cracking [border line pass ]
all 4 tyres cracked and perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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LS53 YSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YSN, 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 YSN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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