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LX53 YGE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,824 mi
Last recorded103,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 103,824 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 99,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 94,944 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 91,278 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 87,296 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 87,296 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 83,053 miles

Age cracks in both front brake hoses and rubber cover supports.

Exhaust centre brackets broken, suggest renew rear exhaust section.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Instrument cluster illumination partially inoperative.

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Age cracks in both front brake hoses and rubber cover supports.

Exhaust centre brackets broken, suggest renew rear exhaust section.

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Instrument cluster illumination partially inoperative.

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

x2 nails in tread of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 78,760 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 78,760 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 74,234 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 68,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,698 miles

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

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

Heavy corrosion to rear exhaust section.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,178 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 56,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 50,082 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 50,068 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 44,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,883 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,289 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 27,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,417 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 YGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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