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LS53 PHX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,721 mi
Last recorded92,721 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 88,512 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 88,446 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,752 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,231 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,810 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,727 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 77,695 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 72,617 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,034 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,070 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,518 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,086 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 55,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 37,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 31,109 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,517 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT STALK SURROUND COVER MISSING

Fail 23 Nov 2006 30,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside 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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LS53 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PHX, 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 PHX registered?

LS53 PHX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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