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EK53 LZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,316 mi
Last recorded77,316 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 77,316 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,227 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 69,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013
Fail 29 Oct 2013

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,445 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,971 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 35,880 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,260 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 18,619 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 16,695 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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EK53 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK53 LZH, 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 EK53 LZH registered?

EK53 LZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 LZH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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