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LM53 MZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 MZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 106,550 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both creaking (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2021 105,323 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,323 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2020 102,761 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2019 89,329 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 89,329 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 84,684 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket broken,secure

Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,809 miles

under trays

Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays

Pass 7 Feb 2015 62,435 miles

centre exhaust section corroding

light corrosion to front sub - frame

Fail 7 Feb 2015 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

centre exhaust section corroding

light corrosion to front sub - frame

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Feb 2014 57,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

scuffing to all tyre walls

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Fail 1 Feb 2014 57,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

scuffing to all tyre walls

slight fraying to drivers seat belt

Fail 16 Feb 2013 51,751 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 16 Feb 2013 51,751 miles

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

heavy wear to front brake discs - lipped

rear exhaust section deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2012 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight wear to font brake discs - centre exhaust section deteriorating - cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,479 miles

slight wear to font brake discs - centre exhaust section deteriorating - cracking to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear number plate deteriorating

scuffing to offside front tyre

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2011 38,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

rear number plate deteriorating

scuffing to offside front tyre

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,869 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,128 miles

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

cracking to nearside front tyre shoulder

engine management light on

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Feb 2007 12,378 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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LM53 MZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LM53 MZV, 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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LM53 MZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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