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FV53 LDN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside covered by plastic guards

Fail 24 Sep 2020 100,180 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

underside covered by plastic guards

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing outer edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 97,796 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened early stages of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle covered by plastic undertrays

Pass 8 Oct 2018 95,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,and wearing outer edge,no cords visible

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low in middle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

Fail 8 Oct 2018 95,931 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,and wearing outer edge,no cords visible

Nearside Front tyre starting to get low in middle

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

Pass 19 Oct 2017 93,315 miles

Exhaust noisy tailpipe has small hole (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

engine management light on

Fail 19 Oct 2017 93,315 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy tailpipe has small hole (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

engine management light on

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage,but no cords are visible

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,608 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 88,608 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended radius arm mounting bush assy. (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear brakes very noisy in operation

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,246 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 84,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,066 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 68,802 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,772 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 62,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,599 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 84,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,292 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 46,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 39,113 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,225 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 31,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,400 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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FV53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FV53 LDN, 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 FV53 LDN registered?

FV53 LDN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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