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LB53 NJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,054 mi
Last recorded84,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 NJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 84,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 80,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick no visual pad left (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm - Inner edge worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Inner edge worn / bald - DOT 2402 - 14 years old (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - DOT 3309 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 76,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 150,936 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 150,894 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 148,858 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 145,011 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 141,964 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 132,350 miles

two stone chips in zone b less than 10 mm

Pass 11 Dec 2008 113,633 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 92,616 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 92,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 71,960 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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LB53 NJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB53 NJE, 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 NJE registered?

LB53 NJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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