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LX53 WFB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,308 mi
Last recorded100,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 100,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 98,365 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 97,014 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Lense is also damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded away

Fail 5 Oct 2020 97,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured Lense is also damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust box outer casing corroded away

Pass 20 Nov 2019 95,447 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 95,447 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,315 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 89,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2016 86,760 miles

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

oil leak by gearbox

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,570 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,743 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 66,743 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 58,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2012 50,917 miles

195/50/15 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 May 2011 45,258 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,277 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside mirror damaged.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S mirror cracked.

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 25,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2008 25,628 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2006 20,448 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 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB registered?

LX53 WFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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