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LY53 EOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,006 mi
Last recorded48,006 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 48,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,454 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 45,454 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear door lock faulty

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,560 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 39,560 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,126 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 35,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,020 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is perishing all over

Pass 1 Jun 2011 30,345 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 30,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 27,407 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,340 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,148 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 14,242 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 13,788 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 13,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EOU, 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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LY53 EOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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