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EJ53 FNN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,644 mi
Last recorded83,644 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2021 83,644 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 83,643 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 77,303 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 77,303 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 74,214 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket holder missing

Fail 10 Jan 2019 74,214 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket holder missing

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 69,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge has major wear

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge has major wear

Fail 11 Jan 2017 66,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge has major wear

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner tyre edge has major wear

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,245 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 62,245 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 58,307 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s washer missing screen

Pass 7 Jan 2014 50,547 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,184 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,483 miles

nsf front brake hose bend limiter split

osf front brake hose bend limiter split

Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nsf front brake hose bend limiter split

osf front brake hose bend limiter split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 29,947 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 24,792 miles

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

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

tested wet engine pan and floor pans fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 17,879 miles

n/s/front tyre parished on outer wall

Fail 13 Jan 2009 17,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

n/s/front tyre parished on outer wall

Pass 11 Jan 2008 6,935 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 8,610 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 FNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EJ53 FNN, 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 FNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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