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LY53 CWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

89,576 mi
Last recorded89,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 89,576 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cradle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2024 87,829 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 87,827 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,983 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 83,907 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,050 miles

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 80,650 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 77,551 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 14,872 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 70,908 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,378 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,535 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 59,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,573 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,212 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 49,184 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 45,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 39,026 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 36,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,038 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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LY53 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LY53 CWK, 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 LY53 CWK registered?

LY53 CWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LY53 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 CWK shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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