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FE53 OFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,302 mi
Last recorded59,302 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 59,302 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 58,170 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 41,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,861 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

injector noisy

Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,086 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 22,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 22,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some under side components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 21,399 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2019 21,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 20,788 miles

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2017 20,218 miles

under trays obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 19,660 miles

under trays obscuring the view of some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 18,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 17,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 17,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 15,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,212 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,902 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 11,460 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,170 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 10,166 miles

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

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 OFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

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

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