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FD53 KGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,419 mi
Last recorded117,419 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,822 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 115,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Wiper split at end

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,503 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,500 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 98,145 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 98,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 89,561 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 80,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 80,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r tyre stepped

Pass 19 Nov 2012 71,635 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,635 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,757 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,440 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,928 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 18,475 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,394 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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FD53 KGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FD53 KGA, 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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FD53 KGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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