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LY53 EOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,634 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 77,701 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 73,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 69,355 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,191 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,191 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 59,225 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 59,225 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,191 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,191 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,012 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,456 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 22,732 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,501 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 EOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

LY53 EOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LY53 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY53 EOJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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