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LK53 DHG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

103,225 mi
Last recorded103,225 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 103,225 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 103,184 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 99,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 91,383 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Jun 2024 91,382 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2023 85,423 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deeriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Aug 2022 78,674 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 74,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,867 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Apr 2019 62,592 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in tread

centre exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust silencer corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 47,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,313 miles

Advise both front flexis starting to perish

Advise both front inner tyres starting to wear

Advise very slight movement in both rear radious arm bushes/pins

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,293 miles

Advise both front flexible hose covers perished.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,964 miles

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

offside front flexi protector starting to perish.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 15,756 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 8,725 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,659 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,545 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine managment light on

Pass 12 Mar 2009 8,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 7,554 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 6,774 miles

nearside mirror/indicator side repeater slight damage

Pass 16 Mar 2006 6,082 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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LK53 DHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LK53 DHG, 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 LK53 DHG registered?

LK53 DHG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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