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LY52 VLE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,153 mi
Last recorded55,153 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 55,153 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,094 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 50,865 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,686 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 42,777 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 30,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 20,175 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 19,512 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,182 miles

both headlamp aim slightly low

Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps aim slitly low

Pass 26 Nov 2007 17,523 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2 nails

Pass 21 Nov 2006 16,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 14,409 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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LY52 VLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 LY52 VLE, 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 VLE registered?

LY52 VLE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 February 2003.

Is LY52 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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