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LS53 HLW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 69,603 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 69,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 65,266 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 65,242 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,340 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 62,380 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 62,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 59,371 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 59,362 miles

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,926 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 55,921 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 53,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 49,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all brake lines have surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,437 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 46,437 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,957 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Tie Rod ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 43,191 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 16 Oct 2015

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 30 Sep 2014

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edges(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Fail 30 Sep 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s/f and n/s/f flexi brake hoses perished

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on edges(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 38,893 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 38,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 35,626 miles

Nails noted in the tread of both front and n/s/r tyres.

The front brake pads are aprox 80% worn. Wear noted on the front brake discs.

The front suspension lower arm bushes are perrished.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 33,121 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 33,121 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 29,537 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,537 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 13 May 2009 27,296 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,664 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 17,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LS53 HLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 LS53 HLW, 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 LS53 HLW registered?

LS53 HLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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