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LV53 ZFO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2017 79,639 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 70,515 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 70,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 59,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 45,766 miles

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

slight damage near side front wheel rim

slight damage near side rear wheel rim

Fail 15 May 2014 45,766 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front brake hoses cracking slightly

slight damage near side front wheel rim

slight damage near side rear wheel rim

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,788 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,573 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 26,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,595 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 19,585 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008
Pass 1 Dec 2006 10,283 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 10,283 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZFO, 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 ZFO registered?

LV53 ZFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is LV53 ZFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 ZFO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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