MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes on radius arms surface coroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes on radius arms surface coroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre section deteriorated slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
exhaust centre section deteriorated slightly
puncture nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FG53 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 FG53 EBC, 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 FG53 EBC registered?
FG53 EBC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is FG53 EBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG53 EBC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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