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LY53 LHL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 39,624 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,524 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016
Fail 15 Mar 2016

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 31,471 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 31,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 26,112 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 21,506 miles

both n/s road wheels slight damage

front indicators discolouring

o/s side repeater discolouring

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 6,540 miles

All tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2009 2,702 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 2,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 1,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 1,302 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 LHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 LY53 LHL, 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 LHL registered?

LY53 LHL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LY53 LHL safe to buy?

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