MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
auxiliary belt noise
body damage all over
drivers door is tight to open
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
auxiliary belt noise
body damage all over
drivers door is tight to open
offside front tyre cracking/splitting and cut to inner sidewall advice change
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
engine management light on
offside front tyre cracking/splitting and cut to inner sidewall advice change
nearside front tyre side wall splitting
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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FL53 EWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FL53 EWT, 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 FL53 EWT registered?
FL53 EWT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.
Is FL53 EWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for FL53 EWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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