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LT53 CRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 79,466 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 79,463 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 76,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight knock in steering column

Fail 9 Jan 2017 76,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight knock in steering column

Pass 22 Dec 2015 70,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,462 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 57,110 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2011 51,897 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,918 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,989 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,394 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 24,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,373 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 15,858 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 CRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CRF, 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 CRF registered?

LT53 CRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is LT53 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 CRF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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