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LN53 UJX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 UJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 152,042 miles

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

o s rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 151,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

o s rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 146,863 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 146,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 138,800 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 138,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 138,692 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 138,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,432 miles

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

second hand shocker fitted at rear,corroded

steering rack has slight play

underneath covered

Fail 6 Jul 2011 138,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

oil leak on engine

steering rack has slight play

underneath covered

Fail 19 May 2011 138,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 136,206 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 136,206 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 128,874 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 14 May 2009 116,811 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 98,133 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 83,189 miles

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

both steering arm slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,644 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 50,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 50,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,342 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LN53 UJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LN53 UJX, 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 LN53 UJX registered?

LN53 UJX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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