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LX53 WJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,259 mi
Last recorded93,259 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 93,259 miles

Front slight play in steering column

Fail 21 Aug 2018 93,259 miles

Front slight play in steering column

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,493 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 79,416 miles

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box,corroded (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering column (2.2.B.1g)

both front anti- roll bar link and bushes,slight play

Fail 6 Aug 2016 79,416 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both head light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box,corroded (7.1.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering column (2.2.B.1g)

both front anti- roll bar link and bushes,slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,759 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 72,759 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,913 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,917 miles

brakes squeaks,when brakes applied

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 10 Aug 2012 52,470 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 52,470 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,050 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES SLIGHT CRACKED

O/S/F DAMPER SLIGHT SIGN OF MIST

Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,543 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,636 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,356 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 WJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

LX53 WJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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