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EJ53 FNH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

43,021 mi
Last recorded43,021 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 40,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,537 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 30,655 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,266 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member slightly damaged

Fail 29 Sep 2014 39,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,562 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 27,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 25,656 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,024 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,757 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 13,129 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 9,770 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 FNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FNH, 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 EJ53 FNH registered?

EJ53 FNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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