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LT53 CWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,589 mi
Last recorded80,589 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,589 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 80,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 75,715 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Silencer box in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2019 75,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Silencer box in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,681 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 70,679 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 62,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 62,627 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,176 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2015 58,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 53,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,431 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2013 49,137 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,798 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 44,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,719 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,327 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,976 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 24,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,398 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,833 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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LT53 CWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LT53 CWP, 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 LT53 CWP registered?

LT53 CWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LT53 CWP safe to buy?

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