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FE53 UFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationFE53 UFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible slight corrosion but greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

steering column uj has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2023 90,005 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

centre exhaust corroded condition

Pass 1 Oct 2021 89,450 miles

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

centre exhaust slight corrosion

slight play in steering column coupling

Pass 23 Oct 2020 87,403 miles

slight play in the steering column coupling

Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,161 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 82,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 80,252 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2015 74,616 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,476 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 67,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 64,416 miles

steering column knocking but no excessive play

Fail 4 Oct 2012 64,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering column knocking but no excessive play

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,093 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,127 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 26,294 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 20,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 UFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UFM, 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 UFM registered?

FE53 UFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FE53 UFM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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