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DE53 FNA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,710 mi
Last recorded73,710 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 73,710 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 62,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2014 62,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,615 miles

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

battery and coolant warning light came on at end of test possible fan belt failure

Fail 9 Sep 2013 57,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery and coolant warning light came on at end of test possible fan belt failure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,203 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE RE-INFORCEMENTS HAVE BROKEN.

O/S BLADE SPLITTING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERD & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IMBEDDED.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 53,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE-HOSE RE-INFORCEMENTS HAVE BROKEN.

O/S BLADE SPLITTING.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS FEATHERD & WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL MINIMUM.

O/S REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IMBEDDED.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Aug 2011 47,204 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2010 41,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plate rear slight deteriorated

Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slight deteriorated

number plate rear slight deteriorated

offside rear tyre slight deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 34,900 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 34,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FRONT BRAKE-HOSE RE-INFORCEMENTS BROKEN & WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEEDED. Thanx.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,378 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 27,378 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 20,659 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 15,615 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 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 DE53 FNA, 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 FNA registered?

DE53 FNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is DE53 FNA safe to buy?

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