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FY53 AEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,171 mi
Last recorded119,171 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 112,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,287 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

steering uj has light movement (steering rack)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,684 miles

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

side walls on rear tyres are starting to crack

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 96,507 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)

Under shields fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 31 Oct 2015 96,507 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Middle hanger broken off (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Under shields fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,069 miles

Both front wheels have damage to the inner bead rim

Exhaust box weak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front wheels have damage to the inner bead rim

Exhaust box weak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,998 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 83,226 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 75,491 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 75,491 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,795 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,170 miles

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 18 Nov 2009 50,860 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,606 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 37,367 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 37,367 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,926 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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FY53 AEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FY53 AEU, 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 FY53 AEU registered?

FY53 AEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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