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LY52 LFE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,834 mi
Last recorded71,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 65,142 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 65,142 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 62,917 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,655 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 59,655 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 39,875 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,875 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 38,368 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 38,368 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 35,249 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 33,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 32,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 31,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 25,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear seatbelt stalk cover insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,543 miles

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

advise seat belt stalks on rear outer seats covers broken not efecting operation

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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LY52 LFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 LY52 LFE, 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 LY52 LFE registered?

LY52 LFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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