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LM53 NXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,996 mi
Last recorded102,996 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2022 102,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

factory undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody and components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 95,190 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm bush/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play at steering arm

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 93,070 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,935 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 90,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer casing rotted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 87,841 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2017 83,654 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 83,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken off (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,938 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 72,901 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 66,765 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,577 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 59,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 51,952 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 51,952 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,232 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 44,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 36,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 36,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,921 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,921 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 22,242 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 17,893 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 NXZ 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 60%.

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 NXZ, 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 LM53 NXZ registered?

LM53 NXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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