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AD53 LZL

2003 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,751 mi
Last recorded105,751 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 20079,525 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 LZL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 105,751 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 105,741 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 105,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,178 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 105,148 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front sensor linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 104,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,405 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,510 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 96,092 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,074 miles

Front coil spring broken offside and nearside (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,879 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 89,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 85,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,053 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,559 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2011 74,559 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2010 70,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,014 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 62,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 46,187 miles

offside front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,288 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 29,288 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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AD53 LZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 79,525 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD53 LZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD53 LZL?

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What year was AD53 LZL registered?

AD53 LZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AD53 LZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 LZL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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