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LV53 HSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,099 mi
Last recorded103,099 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 103,099 miles

n/s/r lens cover damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,523 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 92,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 94,431 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both front tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp on

low engine oil

Fail 26 Oct 2016

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise both front tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

eml lamp on

low engine oil

Pass 20 Oct 2015 87,558 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 87,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 81,683 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 80,479 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 79,308 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,338 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 77,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,411 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 74,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre aprox 3mm thick

Pass 10 Jul 2009 64,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 56,755 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 56,755 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 29 May 2007 50,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,917 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 HSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

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

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