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LB53 GZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,464 mi
Last recorded63,464 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 GZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 63,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

f/n/s metal brake pipe very rusty

f/n/s outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

rear metal brake pipe very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2024 63,163 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe very rusty

n/s/f outer c.v gaitor weeping grease

Pass 11 Nov 2023 62,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 60,556 miles

f/n/s metal brake pipe rusty

f/n/s outer c.v boot weeping grease

Pass 13 Nov 2021 59,336 miles

f/n/s outer c.v. boot weeping

f/o/s metal brake pipe very rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2020 57,968 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front metal brake pipes very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2019 56,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 55,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 53,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 52,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 50,525 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 48,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,683 miles

slight knocking noise in steering column

Pass 13 Nov 2012 44,174 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 41,759 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,652 miles

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,994 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,365 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2007 29,586 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,518 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

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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LB53 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 LB53 GZF, 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 LB53 GZF registered?

LB53 GZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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