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LY53 LJO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,687 mi
Last recorded67,687 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,687 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 67,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 61,237 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,439 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes by flexi hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play and knocking on rock test (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 53,994 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,428 miles

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

Plastic under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 14 Sep 2015 52,428 miles

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

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)

Plastic under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,670 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror galass damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror galass damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 49,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 47,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 41,634 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 38,893 miles

Near side rear tyre in poor condition.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,696 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 35,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/side front tyre in poor condition..

Pass 26 Sep 2007 31,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 31,181 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

throttle pedal of incorrect type

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 LJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

LY53 LJO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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