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FG53 UVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,810 mi
Last recorded66,810 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 UVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,625 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 57,610 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 53,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 48,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2022 48,454 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned both front headlamp bulbs incorrectly fitted [N/S and O/S] (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2021 43,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 39,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 36,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 36,809 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 35,320 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre on 2mil inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,667 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,133 miles

Both rear tyre tread perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2016 31,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both rear tyre tread perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 30,297 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 60,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2014 29,253 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 29,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2013 26,717 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Jan 2012 24,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 24,196 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 22,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 22,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 20,664 miles

Both rear tyres have radial cracks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 20,664 miles

Both rear tyres have radial cracks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 18,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,479 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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FG53 UVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FG53 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

FG53 UVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is FG53 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 UVK shows 30 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.

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