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FE53 OCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,630 mi
Last recorded125,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 125,630 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,079 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 114,079 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 97,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 97,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 89,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,638 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 69,304 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,094 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2008 50,338 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2008 50,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2007 40,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 30,239 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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FE53 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE53 OCJ, 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 FE53 OCJ registered?

FE53 OCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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