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LV53 FXX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,293 mi
Last recorded67,293 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 62,270 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/50/15 and a 185/55/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,313 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,962 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 55,240 miles

Exhaust centre box corroding

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

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

Front wiper blade wear indicators showing.

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking.

Offside rear tyre cracking.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade splitting.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 50,104 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 50,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,914 miles

Advise replacement of front wipers

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 45,914 miles

Advise replacement of front wipers

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 40,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2010 35,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,707 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,800 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2006 17,055 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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LV53 FXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LV53 FXX, 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 LV53 FXX registered?

LV53 FXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is LV53 FXX safe to buy?

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