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LV53 FZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,697 mi
Last recorded112,697 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 FZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 112,697 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,851 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

Pass 27 Feb 2020 99,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 90,726 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working properly only on 1 part (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marked by the wipers (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet handle in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 80,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,083 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 68,623 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,660 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 57,596 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 54,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,301 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 43,114 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

age-cracks noted on both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 35,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning lamp displayed.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 26,882 miles

head light patterns slightly weak

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 FZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

LV53 FZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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