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EJ53 FNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,250 mi
Last recorded81,250 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 81,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 79,014 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

near side wing indicator lens damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2016 79,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and wearing on the edge (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded bothsides (3.6.B.2c)

near side front and off side front brake discs slightly lipped

near side wing indicator lens damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2015 76,103 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre rear brake light one bulb out

near side rear tyre wearing on the edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,616 miles

off side rear tyre has been repaired on the inner side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,747 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,747 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,128 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)

centre rear brake light one led light out

Pass 25 Aug 2011 53,638 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 53,638 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,746 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,358 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 42,358 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 35,751 miles

slight noise from steering column

Pass 11 Oct 2006 26,562 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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EJ53 FNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ53 FNE, 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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EJ53 FNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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