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LY52 VMO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,091 mi
Last recorded78,091 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,844 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 71,505 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 67,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,942 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 60,177 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

airbag warning light is on indicating a fault

both rear tyres tread is slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Apr 2008 52,755 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,080 miles

some sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,482 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 28,482 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 VMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY52 VMO?

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What year was LY52 VMO registered?

LY52 VMO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is LY52 VMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY52 VMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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