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LT53 TNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,921 mi
Last recorded65,921 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 TNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 65,921 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

FRONT FOG TELL-TALE IS NOT WORKING ?

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TWO SPANNERS LAMP IS ON ?

Fail 2 May 2017 65,921 miles

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP IS ON ?

FRONT FOG TELL-TALE IS NOT WORKING ?

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

TWO SPANNERS LAMP IS ON ?

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 53,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 44,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 2 May 2015 43,999 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,082 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,741 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 32,776 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,776 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 30,804 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 24,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 22,692 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 18,631 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 15,143 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 TNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

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

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