MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,621 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
front and rear registration plates dis-coloured
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS53 TGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 TGE, 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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LS53 TGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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