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JW53 LCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,616 mi
Last recorded91,616 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW53 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 91,616 miles

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

both front brake flexis slightly perished

both rear inner sills corroded

front suspension bed and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 91,616 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front brake flexis slightly perished

both rear inner sills corroded

front suspension bed and rear suspension components slightly corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 86,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,640 miles

Centre Exhaust Box Rusty/Corroded But Not Leaking/Blowing

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Misting Very Light (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 82,624 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 75,634 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 69,908 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on dash

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,629 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,214 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,370 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 42,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,568 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,824 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge close to legal limit

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,505 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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JW53 LCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JW53 LCE, 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 JW53 LCE registered?

JW53 LCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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