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LX53 WGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,638 mi
Last recorded37,638 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 37,638 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 36,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 35,872 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 35,872 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,950 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 29,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 27,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,888 miles

both rear tyres have deteriorated from old age and have serve cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 24,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres have deteriorated from old age and have serve cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2011 22,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,712 miles

slight damage nearside front tyre wall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,602 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,691 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 11,220 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 9,305 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 WGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WGJ, 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 WGJ registered?

LX53 WGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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