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LX53 PGU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020
Pass 29 Jan 2019
Pass 25 Jul 2017 165,775 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 165,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 156,662 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 148,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 148,273 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 147,600 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2013 147,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 147,350 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,915 miles

nearside front tyre on the legal limit and cracking

slight play in both steering rack-ends

slight play in offside front top suspension mount

Pass 28 Nov 2009 135,730 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 135,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front tyres going flat?

front registration plate poor condition

nearside parking brake effort poor

offside rear tyre going flat?

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2008 107,775 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,761 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 81,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,773 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 PGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

LX53 PGU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 PGU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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