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FE53 OFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,640 miles

Front subframe and suspension components have surface corrosion

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing on outer edge

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has stickers on it

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,962 miles

Areas of corrosion on front subframe and suspension

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,973 miles

slight corrosion suspension and brake components.

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,550 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 32,003 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 32,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,881 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,178 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 OFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

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

Is FE53 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE53 OFC have outstanding finance?

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