MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened slightly leaking (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear tyre worn from inner edge
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
n/s rear tyre worn from inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
management warning light staying on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
management warning light staying on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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LY53 LJC 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 64.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 LJC, 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 LJC registered?
LY53 LJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is LY53 LJC safe to buy?
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