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LX53 PCO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,757 mi
Last recorded75,757 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,757 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release catch lever broken

both side repeaters fading

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs BADLY WORN

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer case missing

rear wiper blade excessively worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing both (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet release catch lever broken

both side repeaters fading

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs BADLY WORN

nearside rear seatbelt catch outer case missing

rear wiper blade excessively worn

under trays fitted

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 7 Jul 2015 71,799 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

195/50 r15 88v pirelli

bonnet difficult to open

engine oil leaks

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear silencer corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2015 71,284 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2014 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt clip stalk outer casing missing

Fail 16 Jun 2014 62,649 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear seat belt clip stalk outer casing missing

Fail 16 May 2014 62,491 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

bonnet catch snapped

front brakes metal to metal

key broken ?

Pass 8 May 2013 56,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,355 miles

engine management light is on

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 29,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside front brake hose perishing

nearside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,126 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,108 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,484 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn on outer wall

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 PCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX53 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LX53 PCO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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