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LT53 CXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,248 mi
Last recorded103,248 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 CXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 103,248 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 103,235 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on and engine running rough

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has slight damage to sidewall and cracking

Rear Rear exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 86,000 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 85,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 71,701 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 71,701 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,436 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 67,436 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade damage

Pass 28 May 2012 57,673 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slight cuts

Pass 21 Jun 2011 54,830 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 54,092 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 45,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,233 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 40,233 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all whl trims marked/damaged

n/s/f window glass chipped

str whl trim damaged/worn

various scratches / dents to body panels

Pass 16 Oct 2006 38,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 38,366 miles

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

Offside Front 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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LT53 CXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

LT53 CXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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