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FB53 EUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

89,516 mi
Last recorded89,516 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 89,516 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 89,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 83,918 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

back box outerskin corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,784 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,011 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,396 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s , n/s rear

Pass 18 Feb 2020 65,040 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 61,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,215 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,502 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 53,500 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 53,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wipers split but still clear windscreen

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 52,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 48,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2016 48,222 miles

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

EML light on.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,456 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)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,449 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 34,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 30,915 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,766 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 27,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly + nail in tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 23,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,535 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,397 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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FB53 EUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FB53 EUT, 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 FB53 EUT registered?

FB53 EUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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