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LV53 ZFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 ZFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 99,504 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 93,288 miles

Vehicle is undersealed.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 86,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 73,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 66,268 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 66,266 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,916 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 52,915 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone B above 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,069 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 41,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 29,651 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 29,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 27,411 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 25,065 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 22,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,902 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 19,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 18,864 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 18,864 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 17,872 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 11 Jan 2010 16,850 miles

nearside front bumper insurcure

Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 15,446 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 13,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 12,236 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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LV53 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LV53 ZFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV53 ZFJ registered?

LV53 ZFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is LV53 ZFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV53 ZFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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