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FEZ 5552

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,250 mi
Last recorded157,250 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 5552
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,250 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 154,873 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 154,873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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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FEZ 5552 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FEZ 5552, 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

How do I check the history of FEZ 5552?

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What year was FEZ 5552 registered?

FEZ 5552 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 November 2003.

Is FEZ 5552 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEZ 5552 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FEZ 5552 have outstanding finance?

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