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LV52 CFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,124 mi
Last recorded95,124 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 CFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes slightly corroded annd traces of copper grease found.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 81,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,977 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Jul 2012 75,977 miles

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

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

plastic trim fitted to both sills

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Oct 2011 72,986 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,385 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,845 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 69,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 67,792 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 67,792 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 62,565 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 51,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,018 miles

rear no plate separating from backing and dirty

Pass 5 Jan 2006 27,627 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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LV52 CFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV52 CFG, 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 LV52 CFG registered?

LV52 CFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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