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LX53 PDV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,023 mi
Last recorded97,023 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

knock on steering when moving side to side

Pass 10 Aug 2018 94,836 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 94,836 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radios arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,884 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 91,884 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 88,071 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 88,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 84,181 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 81,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,375 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,987 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 68,171 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 62,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 58,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,117 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,256 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,806 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 PDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

LX53 PDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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