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RX53 LXY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,714 mi
Last recorded144,714 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 LXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 144,714 miles

Central Rear Sub frame corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear sills badly corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2025 143,932 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 136,340 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear arches corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 134,949 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 134,949 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 128,910 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2020

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ATF leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ATF leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 115,830 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 112,929 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 109,894 miles

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

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

Offside Rear noise off rear brakes when wheel turns

Pass 2 Jun 2016 106,713 miles

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 103,555 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 98,922 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Sep 2013 96,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 96,619 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,028 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,066 miles

hand brake linkage visible

knock from steering column

n/s mirror damaged

not all steel brake pipes visible

Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

hand brake linkage visible

knock from steering column

n/s mirror damaged

not all steel brake pipes visible

Pass 27 Sep 2010 68,836 miles

Oil leak

advise engine miss fire ?

advise n/s door mirror damage

center steel brake pipes not visible

Fail 20 Sep 2010 68,567 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise engine miss fire ?

advise n/s door mirror damage

center steel brake pipes not visible

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,841 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from steering column

Fail 23 Sep 2008 48,837 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from steering column

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear no.plate in poor condition

Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,173 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no.plate in poor condition

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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RX53 LXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RX53 LXY, 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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RX53 LXY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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