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FB53 FGC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,533 mi
Last recorded114,533 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 114,533 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 104,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted along underside obscuring some components

Pass 2 Feb 2016 102,808 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,920 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 95,193 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,006 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 90,845 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 86,954 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 86,954 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,774 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 75,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 49,962 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 37,755 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 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FB53 FGC, 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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FB53 FGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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