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FE53 OFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025
Fail 4 Aug 2025

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2024
Fail 6 Aug 2024

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2023

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022
Fail 26 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021
Pass 21 Aug 2020

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2017

brake pipes greased

ex.box corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

brake pipes greased

ex.box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016
Pass 24 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracks on inner side wall

Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Fail 19 Aug 2014 47,100 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pad light on

corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear exhaust box

o/s/f brake pads low and slight binding

Pass 21 Aug 2012 45,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre box slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 44,374 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers & undertray fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2009 38,393 miles

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

plastic undertray fitted to lenth of vehicle

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,393 miles

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

plastic undertray fitted to lenth of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,146 miles

bonnet release worn

cracks on n/s/r o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2007 28,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,182 miles

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

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 OFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 OFA registered?

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

Is FE53 OFA safe to buy?

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