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LX53 JFF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 JFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 39,121 miles

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged steel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,668 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 34,350 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 32,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,469 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing & cracked on edge.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,469 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing & cracked on edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,067 miles

Front tyre's cracking on edge of tread.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 28,067 miles

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

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

Front tyre's cracking on edge of tread.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 24,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,636 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,428 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 9,373 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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LX53 JFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LX53 JFF, 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 LX53 JFF registered?

LX53 JFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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