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LX53 WEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019

underside & components not covered including exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018
Pass 15 May 2017

Offside Rear light cluster is damaged

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 16 May 2016
Pass 27 Apr 2015

Corrosion to nearside rear inner sill panel, full access inhibited by covers

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill, but access inhibited by covers

Fail 18 Apr 2015

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

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

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

both front brake hoses starting to crack

both rear tyres starting to crack around outer edges

n/s/f tyre starting to crack around outer edge

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 71,559 miles

Battery not fixed with clamp

Both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inside edges

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

Nearside front flexi hose outer rubber split

Offside front head lamp beam pattern

Offside rear lamp lens cracked

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wiper blades catching each other when on fast speed

odometer reading not clear

Pass 5 Apr 2013

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aim adjustment switch not set to zero

odometer reading not clear

offside front headlamp aim pattern not fully clear

Fail 5 Apr 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp aim adjustment switch not set to zero

odometer reading not clear

offside front headlamp aim pattern not fully clear

Pass 18 Jul 2011 68,488 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,187 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 56,073 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,865 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,162 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 WEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

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

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