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PE53 LZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,029 mi
Last recorded88,029 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 88,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 68,902 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 52,220 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 48,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wearing edges

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

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

Rear both sides rear tyres slight pershing cracks

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 16 Mar 2019 47,517 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 13 Mar 2018 46,199 miles

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

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

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 13 Mar 2018 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,815 miles

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

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

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

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,289 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel from the U .J (2.2.A.1a)

plastic cover fitted under the floor front to back

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

slight plat on steering column U.J.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 38,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 38,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,134 miles

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

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

advise exhaust corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre perished

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

Rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Washer jets need aligning

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,933 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,985 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 23,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog light tell tale not working

Fail 3 Feb 2009 23,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front fog light tell tale not working

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre very soft / flat

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2007 15,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,621 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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PE53 LZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PE53 LZU, 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 PE53 LZU registered?

PE53 LZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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