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LV53 GOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,433 mi
Last recorded53,433 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 53,433 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 53,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 52,196 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,196 miles

n/s/r shock absorber weeping

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,032 miles

child seat n/s/r

front tyres worn on the inside

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering

slightly corroded rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Dec 2009 39,402 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r (unable to fully check seatbelt)

cracking to both rear tyres

n/s wiper blade split

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracking to rear tyres

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,366 miles

cracking to rear tyres

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge

o/s/f tyre cracking and worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Nov 2007 25,316 miles

cracking to o/s/f and both rear tyres

Pass 22 Dec 2006 18,925 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 18,925 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,278 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 GOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GOU, 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

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What year was LV53 GOU registered?

LV53 GOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LV53 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 GOU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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