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PE53 LZW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,009 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 6 Oct 2015 63,406 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2015 63,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2014 57,845 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f and both rear tyres,treads worn very low,n/s/f just passing

Pass 7 Feb 2014 57,845 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres,treads worn very low,n/s/f just passing

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,665 miles

1 high level brake light bulb inop

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,665 miles

1 high level brake light bulb inop

Pass 9 Feb 2012 50,555 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,131 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,719 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,634 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 LZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PE53 LZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE53 LZW registered?

PE53 LZW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is PE53 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 LZW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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