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EX53 FYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 FYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015
Fail 25 Nov 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014
Pass 20 Nov 2013 83,772 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 81,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 79,777 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 77,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 73,594 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 68,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2007 63,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 58,982 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 58,982 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYA, 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 FYA registered?

EX53 FYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is EX53 FYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 FYA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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