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66,810 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
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))
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))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear nail in tyre on 2mil inner shoulder
Offside Rear tyre perished
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
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
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Oil leak
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
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
Both rear tyres have radial cracks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate slightly cracked
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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