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FE53 REU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,344 mi
Last recorded75,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 REU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,344 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 75,344 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front brake flexible hoses splitting

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering UJ/Column? (2.3 (a) (i))

back box outer skin deteriorated

under shield's fitted front to rear

Fail 5 Feb 2019 70,110 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, around bung. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering UJ/Column? (2.3 (a) (i))

back box outer skin deteriorated

under shield's fitted front to rear

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,298 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,747 miles

Nearside Front flexi brake pipe slighlty corroded

Outer exhaust skin on back box corroded

steering column has slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2016 60,971 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 60,971 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,073 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 57,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both number platses deteriorated / wipers starting to smear / brake pipe corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2013 54,349 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,682 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,480 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 46,480 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,948 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 43,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,560 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 2 Nov 2007 25,333 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 18,565 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 REU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 REU, 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 REU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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