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LV53 HSD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,008 mi
Last recorded62,008 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 HSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,008 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under-tray fitted obscuring side components

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,972 miles

headlight internal adjuster reset to check headlight aims

Pass 31 Oct 2014 54,041 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear stop light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,424 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 50,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,413 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,413 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 41,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,667 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,324 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 30,324 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,332 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 25,332 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 20,468 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 20,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,737 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,737 miles

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

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HSD, 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 HSD registered?

LV53 HSD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LV53 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 HSD shows 18 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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