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LY52 XAC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,707 mi
Last recorded97,707 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 97,707 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) causes slight noise from steering wheel ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,520 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 89,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 May 2019 89,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside door mirror cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 79,677 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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

Rear seats not fitted

Pass 17 May 2016 74,623 miles

Seat belt light on

Engine management light on

Pass 27 May 2015 69,738 miles

Engine management light on

Rear seats not fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 64,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 57,098 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 46,051 miles

plasic bag melted on exaust

Fail 27 Jan 2011 46,051 miles

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

plasic bag melted on exaust

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,556 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 36,424 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 30,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 25,444 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 XAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

LY52 XAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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