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FP53 ORV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 ORV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,520 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 71,166 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2019 71,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,342 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 64,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,624 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 62,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 195/50r15 -82h (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded through inner wing (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,241 miles

M.I.L ON

Fail 16 Nov 2015 867,965 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

M.I.L ON

Pass 22 Nov 2014 55,649 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 51,308 miles

slight free movement in offside front steering controll arm out of steering rack

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2010 49,653 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,925 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,357 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,058 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,088 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
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FP53 ORV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP53 ORV, 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 FP53 ORV registered?

FP53 ORV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FP53 ORV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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