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MV53 LSL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,755 mi
Last recorded140,755 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 LSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 140,755 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,734 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 137,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 132,947 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,535 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust backbox outer casing slight corroded

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r + o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r + o/s/r outer wheel arch corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 105,412 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,635 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated slightly

Rear reg plate deteriorated slightly

Slight corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,960 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,959 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in steering rack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 71,509 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

Both front tyres worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 71,509 miles

Both front brake flexis deteriorated

Both front tyres worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2011 60,048 miles

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

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

both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,048 miles

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

both front and rear registration plates slightly deteriorated

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 37,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 25,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,633 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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MV53 LSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV53 LSL, 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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MV53 LSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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