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LT53 EXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,463 mi
Last recorded56,463 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 56,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 56,462 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,874 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 41,263 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 41,263 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Apr 2014 38,042 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Fail 10 Apr 2014 38,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls

Pass 2 Apr 2013 34,750 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 34,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 26,383 miles

steering arm has slight play and knocking noise when steering wheel is turned from side to side. Unable to see steering column linkages

Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,640 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 22,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,839 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

slight knock at steering wheel.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,020 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge of tyres

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,971 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 EXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EXL, 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 EXL registered?

LT53 EXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LT53 EXL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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