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LX53 YJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,593 mi
Last recorded109,593 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs corrded

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 109,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs corrded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,119 miles

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 108,115 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

both rear closing panels slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,316 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 103,310 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear closing panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,364 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily greased

both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

nearside rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 26 Oct 2015 95,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat weld split (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 79,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

manifold to cat cracked

Fail 13 Dec 2013 79,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and gearbox isolator mounts severly deteriorated causing movement under load

engine oil low

gearbox noise present

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,876 miles

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

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

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

bothside front brake disc/s worn thin.

bothside front tyre centre tread wearing thin.

Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

bothside front brake disc/s worn thin.

bothside front tyre centre tread wearing thin.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,097 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 64,095 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,585 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 56,585 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,377 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 47,261 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 38,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 33,166 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 33,158 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre has damaged outer side wall

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R Tyre has damaged outer side wall

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 22,958 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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YJJ, 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 YJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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