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LS53AUE
2003 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1397cc
General Information
- Registration LS53AUE
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model A-CLASS
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1397cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
29 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 83,569 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,326 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,677 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,675 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,825 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Undersides rear general surface corrosion.
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Both Sides Inner , Outer Sills & Undersides covers fitted.
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sills & Facing panel Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sills & Facing panel Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Undersides rear general surface corrosion.
- Both Sides Inner , Outer Sills & Undersides covers fitted.
- Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,017 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 8 Jun 202619 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,614 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear tyres have age related cracks
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,182 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipes corroded
- slight knock from steering column
- rear tyres slightly perished
- o/s/f brake pipe corroded
30 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 64,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipes corroded
- slight knock from steering column
- rear tyres slightly perished
- o/s/f brake pipe corroded
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,817 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018 8 Jun 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 0 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 8 Jun 202624 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,377 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,202 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
12 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,202 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
14 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,429 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014Reason(s) for failure
- nearside rear tyre was side walol cracks Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
4 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,241 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 8 Jun 20264 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,943 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 8 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,993 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2010 8 Jun 202627 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,901 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
2 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007 8 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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LS53AUE was registered on 2003-09-30
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