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FD53 LRK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,174 mi
Last recorded128,174 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 LRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 128,174 miles

Brake performance not tested footbrake goes straight to floor indicating a serious fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened unable to fully inspect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has a lot of heavy surface corrosion to suspension components structure and sub structure

exhaust corroded

nearside rear brake backing plate corroded

unable to test condition of outer sills,plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2019 106,397 miles

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

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of nearside rear brake flexible and ferrules

unable to inspect condition of outer sills

Fail 9 May 2019 106,396 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays and or engine covers fitted

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust silencer corroded

unable to fully inspect condition of nearside rear brake flexible and ferrules

unable to inspect condition of outer sills

Pass 30 Jul 2018 95,437 miles

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

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

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

centre exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,287 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3-2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays and sill covers fitted unable to inspect

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,786 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 82,781 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,851 miles

center box corroded & suport b braket

Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,640 miles

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

rear exhaust box starting to delamanate

Fail 31 Jan 2013 66,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box starting to delamanate

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,518 miles

center box starting to delamanate

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,603 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 44,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,789 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 30,149 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,544 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,469 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 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 LRK, 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 LRK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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