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LX53 PKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,394 mi
Last recorded56,394 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 PKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 56,394 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 55,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 55,298 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall has cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 53,203 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,601 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,997 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 47,300 miles

Nearside 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 11 Nov 2011 43,794 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,720 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,844 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 PKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

LX53 PKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is LX53 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 PKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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