MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear exhaust bracket corroded
undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring mountings corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring mountings corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres and n/s/r tyres cracking
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD53 LRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 LRF, 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 LRF registered?
FD53 LRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is FD53 LRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD53 LRF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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