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LY53 LJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,690 mi
Last recorded51,690 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 LJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,812 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,217 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 45,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 42,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,961 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,703 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 39,703 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,735 miles

srs lamp illuminated

nearside rear seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,406 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,145 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 29,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,997 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 19,029 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 LJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

LY53 LJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 LJN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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