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LX53 WHH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,567 mi
Last recorded96,567 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 WHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 96,567 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 90,876 miles

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 90,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,788 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,788 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 85,603 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear child seat

plastic covers damaged under vehicle

rear exhaust silencer rusty

service light on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 82,911 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

noise from engine

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,150 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,297 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,784 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing on outside edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,523 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 33,295 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,523 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,514 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 WHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WHH, 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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LX53 WHH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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