MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,579 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both advise replace (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened progressed corrosion present (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)
g/box noise/clutch pedal lazy return
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both splitting (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded to excess (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both advise replace (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened progressed corrosion present (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)
g/box noise/clutch pedal lazy return
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50t15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre tread a little out of shape
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear brake discs slightly pitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
scratch on n/s front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view
slight corrosion on both rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
scratch on n/s front windscreen not seriously effecting drivers view
slight corrosion on both rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s rear brake disc slightly pitted
o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted
scratch on front windscreen outside zone A not seriously effecting drivers view
Both front tyres have cuts in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords
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 EXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 FL53 EXG, 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 EXG registered?
FL53 EXG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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