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LV53 HSO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,415 mi
Last recorded83,415 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 83,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 72,336 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 70,841 miles

Offside Front shock poor has been leaking at some point

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,135 miles

Front slight leak on exhaust

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,563 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 59,563 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,817 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,817 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,012 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,847 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 52,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,752 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 52,751 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,833 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)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,221 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 24,367 miles

n/side front tyre worn on outer edge

n/side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,385 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,930 miles

steering has clicking noise!

Fail 7 Nov 2006 13,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering has clicking noise!

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 HSO 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 76.2%.

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 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

LV53 HSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is LV53 HSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 HSO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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