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LC52 ZHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,392 mi
Last recorded75,392 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 ZHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 75,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Washer jets part worn

Pass 31 Jan 2024 70,899 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 68,072 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 65,115 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 62,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 59,948 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 59,941 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,004 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 59,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 57,733 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 57,733 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 55,799 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 55,799 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,051 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 51,610 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,024 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,024 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,144 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,946 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 37,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,202 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,327 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 24,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 21,115 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,750 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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LC52 ZHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 LC52 ZHX, 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 LC52 ZHX registered?

LC52 ZHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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