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LV53 RCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,338 mi
Last recorded103,338 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 103,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 103,338 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2015 99,900 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 99,897 miles

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/50 15 82V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside all indicators not working

Pass 3 Nov 2014 96,503 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 91,620 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 80,215 miles

N/S/F wheel buckled

N/S/R tyre nail in tread, bald both edges, 3mm tread

O/S/R tyre bald inner edge, 3mm tread

Pass 22 Jul 2011 70,677 miles

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

clonking noise from steering wheel area

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 62,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 34,562 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 33,869 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 RCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RCZ, 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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LV53 RCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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