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WN53 LNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,014 mi
Last recorded81,014 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 LNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 81,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 81,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Oct 2024
Pass 21 Nov 2023
Fail 20 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,716 miles

Exhaust Silencer Corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,965 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic Floor And Sill Covers Fitted.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 82,959 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Plastic Floor And Sill Covers Fitted.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 81,357 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 80,000 miles

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,231 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,733 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play unable to see joint (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 75,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play unable to see joint (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 66,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 66,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,640 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,425 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2012 59,425 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,767 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,631 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,188 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,913 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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WN53 LNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 WN53 LNC, 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 WN53 LNC registered?

WN53 LNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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