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FG53 UVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,865 mi
Last recorded145,865 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 145,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

steering rack has slight internal play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 135,670 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 127,267 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,292 miles

rear silencer begining to have its outer layer prrl

Fail 31 Mar 2014 119,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear silencer begining to have its outer layer prrl

Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

main silencer peeling

Pass 8 Apr 2013 115,054 miles

main silencer peeling

Pass 30 Mar 2012 109,114 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,953 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 87,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 68,998 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,107 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 50,107 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,942 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 24,011 miles

slihgt play in steering coloum

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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FG53 UVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

FG53 UVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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