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LG53 NAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,098 mi
Last recorded29,098 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 NAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 29,098 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 29,097 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 30 Apr 2025 25,507 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 25,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 22,193 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 22,193 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 18,937 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 15,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 15,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 15,029 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 15,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 14,697 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 13,499 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 13,093 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 12,607 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,951 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 11,395 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,637 miles

BOTH front and rear tyres perish and damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 8,838 miles

both front and rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2010 8,357 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 6,718 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 4,643 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 NAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 NAA, 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 NAA registered?

LG53 NAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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