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LT53 KZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

81,764 mi
Last recorded81,764 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 KZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,764 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 81,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,200 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,470 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 76,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 73,075 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,275 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 70,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,137 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,949 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,242 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 59,242 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 52,686 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,686 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 46,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,599 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,464 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,180 miles

offside front body sill is damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2008 17,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front body sill is damaged

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 18 Sep 2007 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 13,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 10,518 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 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

LT53 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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