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LY52 VLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

71,433 mi
Last recorded71,433 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 71,433 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 68,585 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 64,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 61,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 55,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 53,597 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

petrol smell from inside

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers /under trays

Fail 1 Mar 2019 50,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers /under trays

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,023 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays /sillcovers

Fail 16 Mar 2018 48,022 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays /sillcovers

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,666 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2017 46,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front bumper damaged

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 44,990 miles

N/S Mirror damaged

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 41,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe bushes have slight play

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear subframe bushes have slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2011 30,632 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 30,627 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,375 miles

both rear tyre outer edges cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2010 28,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyre outer edges cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 25,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,757 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 19,807 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 16,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,759 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 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

LY52 VLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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