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LX53 PBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2018

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 42,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 39,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 36,618 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 34,119 miles

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

n/s/rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jul 2014 34,119 miles

n/s/rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jul 2013 31,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,531 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,980 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)

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

o/s/f tyre perished

steering colum knocking

Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,858 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,858 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,486 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 8,032 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 6,671 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 PBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PBV, 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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LX53 PBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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