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LF53 SOJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,520 mi
Last recorded56,520 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 SOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 56,520 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 55,869 miles

Slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Mar 2023 54,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

play in steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2022 53,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 53,788 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wall slight damage

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,270 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 51,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 50,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 48,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,325 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,778 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 43,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 41,537 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 37,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 34,181 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,799 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 27,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 27,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,280 miles

both outer sills and all floors fitted with covers

Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer sills and all floors fitted with covers

Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,774 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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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LF53 SOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LF53 SOJ, 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 LF53 SOJ registered?

LF53 SOJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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