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FE53 OCW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,126 mi
Last recorded40,126 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 40,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,883 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both nearside wheels have slight damage

freeplay at steering wheel and knocking in column

Fail 15 Dec 2010 34,880 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

freeplay at steering wheel and knocking in column

Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

metal tag in nearside front tyre recomend attention now

slight free play in column

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,311 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

metal tag in nearside front tyre recomend attention now

slight free play in column

Pass 20 Nov 2008 23,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,805 miles

large under trays

strongly advise two tax disc on nearside windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,192 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 9,064 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 OCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

FE53 OCW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is FE53 OCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE53 OCW have outstanding finance?

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