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LV53 RDO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 RDO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,588 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,178 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 73,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 63,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,567 miles

brake warning light on

front brake hoses cracking

unable to check condition of brake pads

unable to check rear brake hoses

Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,567 miles

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front brake hoses cracking

unable to check condition of brake pads

unable to check rear brake hoses

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,113 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,560 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 50,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 46,365 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,348 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 RDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

LV53 RDO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is LV53 RDO safe to buy?

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