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LT53 CPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 82,387 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 81,344 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 80,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,563 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,414 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 78,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 77,181 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 77,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 75,984 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 70,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack system noisey / squeeking

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,247 miles

Steering rack system noisey / squeeking

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,370 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to rear seats

judder to rear brakes

movement to o/s/f drop link

Pass 14 Jan 2013 51,018 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat unable to check rear seat belt

movement to n/s/f inner steering arm joint

o/s/f indicator fading colour

o/s/f-n/s/f inner wheel rims damage

Pass 20 Jan 2012 41,001 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 41,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,696 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 35,922 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,263 miles

child seats fitted in rear unable to check adult seat belts

visial check completed plastic covers under car

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,804 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 28,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 22,509 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 14,854 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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LT53 CPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT53 CPN, 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 LT53 CPN registered?

LT53 CPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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