MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,600 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear arches corroded
both rear shock absorbers rusted
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust centre box deteriorated
under body covers fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam 499 (1.7.5a)
exhaust centre box deteriorated
under body covers fitted
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust system deteriorated (centre box)
under body covers fitted
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
exhaust system deteriorated (centre box)
under body covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front most swinging arm attachment (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front most swinging arm attachment (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust box starting to deteriorate
under body covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
middle box in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight distortion both rear tyres
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 FMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 DE53 FMJ, 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 DE53 FMJ registered?
DE53 FMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is DE53 FMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 FMJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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