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LX53 PFF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,677 mi
Last recorded76,677 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 76,677 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre spliting on inner side wall

Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/r tyre spliting on inner side wall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 51,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,778 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 29,832 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

car seems to squeak when pullin away

nearside and offside rear tyres starting tp perish and crack 195/50/15

slight up and down movement in steering coloum

Pass 30 Apr 2009 29,832 miles

car seems to squeak when pullin away

nearside and offside rear tyres starting tp perish and crack 195/50/15

slight up and down movement in steering coloum

Fail 21 Jan 2008 24,900 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,900 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,103 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,684 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 18,684 miles

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

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

advise nearside front wheel rim dented

advise slight freep;ay in steering column

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 PFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFF, 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 PFF registered?

LX53 PFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is LX53 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 PFF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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