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LV52 OYT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

50,201 mi
Last recorded50,201 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 OYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,201 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,939 miles

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,741 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 32,741 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2007 27,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,197 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 22,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,834 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 OYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV52 OYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LV52 OYT?

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What year was LV52 OYT registered?

LV52 OYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is LV52 OYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 OYT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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