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LV53 FZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,031 mi
Last recorded75,031 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 75,031 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2022 75,030 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2021 69,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 69,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,901 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 42,943 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 24,328 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 13,527 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,002 miles

ALLTYRES CRACKING ROUND EDGES

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 3,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 2,485 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 2,151 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 FZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LV53 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

LV53 FZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is LV53 FZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 FZF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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