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LR53 LGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,553 mi
Last recorded78,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 78,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,535 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 76,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,515 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 71,505 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 65,492 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,931 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

rear tyres getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,073 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Aug 2012 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 45,492 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 41,607 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 36,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,713 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 24,089 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 24,089 miles

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

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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LR53 LGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LR53 LGZ, 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 LR53 LGZ registered?

LR53 LGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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