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FD53 CRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,511 mi
Last recorded85,511 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 85,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 20,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 84,162 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 84,154 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,609 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 80,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,385 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 78,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,594 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,808 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,014 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 60,143 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 55,289 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,553 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,553 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,640 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 42,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Nov 2007 34,521 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 25,832 miles

front reg plate starting to deteriorate

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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FD53 CRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 FD53 CRF, 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 FD53 CRF registered?

FD53 CRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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