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LG53 MYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,836 mi
Last recorded52,836 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 MYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 52,836 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens has been taped but still producing adequate light

Offside headlight points slightly to the left but will not adjust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 52,805 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side repeater lens has been taped but still producing adequate light

Offside headlight points slightly to the left but will not adjust

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 45,771 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2018 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged split and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 39,815 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 39,815 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All 4 tyres slightly split cracked and perished

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2016 36,285 miles

Nearside Rear tyre split and cracked

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

Offside Front tyre split and cracked

Pass 26 May 2015 33,111 miles

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,512 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 29,473 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 29,473 miles

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 tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 May 2012 27,613 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 24,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 21,414 miles

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

rear registration plate detiriorating

Pass 5 Jun 2009 18,293 miles

large under trays

stops on both front seat belts

Fail 5 Jun 2009 18,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

large under trays

offside head light on upper limit/

stops on both front seat belts

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,810 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 10,708 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 5,415 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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LG53 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG53 MYZ, 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 LG53 MYZ registered?

LG53 MYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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