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MV53 LTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,825 mi
Last recorded91,825 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 LTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 91,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mileage display not working

misfire on idle

whine from engine

Fail 2 Mar 2022 91,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti-roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front indicator cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drive belt fraying

mileage display not working

misfire on idle

whine from engine

Pass 23 Feb 2021

erratic idle

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked/perished

n/s/r shock absorber damp

undertray broken

Fail 23 Feb 2021

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

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

erratic idle

front suspension lower arm bushes cracked/perished

n/s/r shock absorber damp

undertray broken

Pass 27 Feb 2020 107,331 miles

missfire/lumpy at idle

o/s mirror glass broken on edge

play in top steering column bearing

travel in parking brake

undertray broken

Fail 26 Feb 2020 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers likely to become detached spring cup broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

missfire/lumpy at idle

o/s mirror glass broken on edge

play in top steering column bearing

travel in parking brake

undertray broken

Pass 1 Feb 2019 99,522 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

missfire at idle

n/s/f wheel inner distorted

Fail 1 Feb 2019 99,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

missfire at idle

n/s/f wheel inner distorted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 94,116 miles

bad engine missfire at idle

bootlid struts weak

both rear wheels slightly distorted

n/s repeater lense cracked

n/s/f wheel distorted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 94,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f wheel distorted

bad engine missfire at idle

bootlid struts weak

both rear wheels slightly distorted

n/s repeater lense cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,375 miles

engine missfire at idle

n/s repeater light cracked

n/s/f tyre edges worn

n/s/f wheel slight buckle on inside

Fail 1 Feb 2017 88,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine missfire at idle

n/s repeater light cracked

n/s/f tyre edges worn

n/s/f wheel slight buckle on inside

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,507 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 76,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,149 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 69,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,321 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,816 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 49,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,026 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2008 33,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,678 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 LTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 MV53 LTY, 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 MV53 LTY registered?

MV53 LTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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