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PE53 LZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,377 mi
Last recorded57,377 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 LZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,377 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,355 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 55,355 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ready to burst (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 48,941 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 39,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,950 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 29,992 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,824 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished/slight damage to outer sidewall

various underbody paneling fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2009 22,259 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 13,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 9,379 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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PE53 LZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV registered?

PE53 LZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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