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EN53 LCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,350 mi
Last recorded113,350 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 113,350 miles

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Centre Front engine light on

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/4017 84w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/4017 84w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 113,350 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough upper suspension (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough upper suspension (2.2.D.1)

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

Centre Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Centre Front engine light on

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/4017 84w (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/4017 84w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,335 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock coming from front suspension

Fail 10 Aug 2015 111,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock coming from front suspension

Pass 19 Aug 2014 104,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 104,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,947 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 84,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 72,905 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,921 miles

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

Uunder sheild fitted to vehicle.Could not test all components.steering, suspension,brakes,exhaust,fuel,struture

n/s/r o/s/r Brake disc,s have heat fractures

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,134 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,995 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD †PRESSURE OK

Pass 16 Sep 2006 20,628 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,944 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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EN53 LCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EN53 LCJ, 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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EN53 LCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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