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LT53 CUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,287 mi
Last recorded87,287 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 87,287 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 87,287 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

e.m light on

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 81,560 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 May 2014 81,543 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 15 May 2013 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s rear shocks weak.

o/s rear tyre inner edge on limit.

Pass 15 May 2013 75,450 miles

o/s and n/s rear shocks weak.

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

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s rear tyre inner edge on limit.

Pass 16 May 2012 62,925 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 May 2010 49,482 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,207 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracking in side walls of rear tyres

Pass 21 May 2008 36,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 36,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2007 27,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,646 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 CUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LT53 CUY, 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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LT53 CUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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