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MF53 LTN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,446 mi
Last recorded42,446 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 LTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 42,446 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2024 41,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 39,585 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 39,585 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 37,492 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 36,899 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel suspect column (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 36,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 5 Aug 2019 34,925 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 34,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,450 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2017 30,178 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,693 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 23,217 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,299 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 17,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 14,668 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 14,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,086 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 8,159 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 8,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 6,779 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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MF53 LTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MF53 LTN, 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 MF53 LTN registered?

MF53 LTN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is MF53 LTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 LTN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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