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LS53 HMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,536 mi
Last recorded107,536 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 HMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,536 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,029 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,712 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside/offside (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside/offside inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 78,669 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,277 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,915 miles

o/s/r tyre has cuts on the outer wall

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,707 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,954 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre very close to fouling on body & subframe,all correct at test.

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre very close to fouling on body & subframe,all correct at test.

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Fail 13 Nov 2010 57,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,768 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,971 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 28,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,258 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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LS53 HMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS53 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

LS53 HMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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