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LV53 NUB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,557 miles

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side front (2.5.A.1c)

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

n.s.f tyre slight worn

Fail 15 Mar 2017 66,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side front (2.5.A.1c)

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

n.s.f tyre slight worn

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,577 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,277 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 60,951 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2013 60,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 52,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer skirt/ trim damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2011 44,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 36,377 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,221 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

SLIGHT DETERIORATION STARTING IN THE TREAD AREAS OF BOTH REAR TYRES.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 23,514 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,323 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,025 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 NUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NUB, 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 NUB registered?

LV53 NUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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