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LV53 FYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,636 mi
Last recorded74,636 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 74,636 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working not whole light source working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 71,877 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 71,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,395 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 66,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight cracking on sidewalls

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

Offside Rear slight cracking on sidewalls

Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect movement in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front flexi brake hose cover damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 5 Mar 2016 63,940 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 Mar 2016 63,940 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wipers smearing

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,782 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 61,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,768 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

off side front tyre spliting on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 55,017 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 55,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,727 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 47,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 47,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,554 miles

slight knock on steering coloum

Fail 18 Jan 2010 41,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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rear tyres perishing slightly

slight knock on steering coloum

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,292 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 36,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 31,057 miles

both rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2007 31,057 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 26,028 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 23,815 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 23,815 miles

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

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 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LV53 FYM, 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 FYM registered?

LV53 FYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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