MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
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))
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
Both front tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear seats not fitted
Seat belt light on
Engine management light on
Engine management light on
Rear seats not fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
plasic bag melted on exaust
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
plasic bag melted on exaust
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LY52 XAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY52 XAC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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