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LG53 VJK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,266 mi
Last recorded91,266 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 VJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 91,266 miles

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

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

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

washer jets restricked supplie water

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,266 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

washer jets restricked supplie water

Pass 25 Jul 2013 80,525 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2013 80,525 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 66,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,946 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 47,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 37,598 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 19,232 miles

o/s screen washers high

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,466 miles

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

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

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 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG53 VJK, 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 VJK registered?

LG53 VJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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