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LC53 UGV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,782 mi
Last recorded92,782 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 UGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 92,782 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 91,358 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 85,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 85,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 79,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 71,653 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 70,046 miles

Intermittent fault with nearside stop lamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Slight knock from steering column sliding joint

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,621 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 56,658 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 55,559 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 55,559 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has excessive play LOWER STEERING COUPLING (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,419 miles

Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel

Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,419 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,116 miles

Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Fail 7 May 2014 46,080 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,220 miles

Distortion to inner rim of offside front wheel

Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,817 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2010 29,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2008 16,441 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2008 16,441 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,610 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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LC53 UGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

LC53 UGV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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