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DE53 FMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,875 mi
Last recorded81,875 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Dec 2019 81,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective tale pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge underinflated and worn on edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper leaving small lines on the screen

Nearside Rear side skirt plastic broken

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Front wiper leaving small lines on the screen

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,459 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective tale pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge underinflated and worn on edges 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiper leaving small lines on the screen

Nearside Rear side skirt plastic broken

Nearside washer jet blocked

Offside Front wiper leaving small lines on the screen

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 73,542 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer jet blocked

Fail 27 Nov 2017 73,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Nov 2016 67,731 miles

knocking noise from steering colume

nsr lower seal cover broken

rear exhaust bracket missing

rear no plate deterating

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,920 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 58,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 54,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 52,306 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 52,306 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 44,127 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,919 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,781 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 8,411 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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DE53 FMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE53 FMX, 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 FMX registered?

DE53 FMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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