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LY53 CWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,508 mi
Last recorded85,508 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 85,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,683 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 76,973 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 76,973 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 75,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 73,892 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 66,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,388 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 58,603 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear jacking pad missing

Fail 15 Jun 2011 58,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 58,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 50,459 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 50,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 44,538 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,277 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 38,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre on limit

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 CWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY53 CWN, 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 CWN registered?

LY53 CWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 CWN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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