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LC53 BGX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,530 mi
Last recorded62,530 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 BGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 62,530 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2026 62,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 58,824 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 51,123 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 42,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 42,024 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,852 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 39,838 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 38,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 36,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,546 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm min requirement (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 34,690 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm min requirement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 33,292 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 33,292 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,105 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 32,087 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 30,701 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,664 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f a.r.b link worn/noisy

n/s/f coil spring top section corroded

n/s/f tyre worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear index plate faded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,444 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,930 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 22,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 19,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 15,808 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 11,602 miles

large under trays

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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LC53 BGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC53 BGX, 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 LC53 BGX registered?

LC53 BGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LC53 BGX safe to buy?

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