MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,840 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake lines covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing. ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Down on braking performance. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough Slight knocking from top of steering column. (2.2.D.1)
Central Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing. ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Down on braking performance. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn close to cords on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough Slight knocking from top of steering column. (2.2.D.1)
Centre Upper rear view mirror not fitted.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to accident damage. (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Upper rear view mirror not fitted.
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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FE53 ODN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FE53 ODN, 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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FE53 ODN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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