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LX53 YGN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,431 mi
Last recorded125,431 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 YGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 125,431 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Mar 2015 118,772 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 118,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 109,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,961 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 98,895 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 87,695 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 73,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s engine earth strap broken

o/s front tyre has knick in sidewall no cord showing

vehicle fitted with full plastic underpanels

Pass 13 Aug 2010 73,245 miles

o/s engine earth strap broken

o/s front tyre has knick in sidewall no cord showing

vehicle fitted with full plastic underpanels

Fail 28 May 2010 72,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,907 miles

bonnet not closing securely

Pass 26 Mar 2009 67,465 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

NAIL IN OFF SIDE REAR TYRE

Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,125 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 55,125 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 43,504 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 YGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YGN, 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 YGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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