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EX53 FKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 52,857 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 52,857 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,880 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,496 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 40,920 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,160 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Washer not working/blocked

Fail 22 Oct 2015 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Washer not working/blocked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 24,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 22,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,941 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 15,793 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 11,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 9,670 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 8,806 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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EX53 FKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX53 FKG, 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 EX53 FKG registered?

EX53 FKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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