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FD53 LRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,706 mi
Last recorded99,706 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,706 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 99,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017

Rear coil spring corroded nearside/offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

undertrays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2016

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016

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

Pass 2 May 2015 90,935 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 90,935 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 87,113 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 87,113 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,596 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,596 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 78,664 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,854 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 41,771 miles

front tyres and n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 23,777 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 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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FD53 LRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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