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Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre (inner) tyre bead slightly distorted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside rear tyre (inner) tyre bead slightly distorted
offside front brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside rear tyre tread seperasion.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Warning light is not working for the front fog lights
Exhaust iz rusty (rear box)
N/S/R brake pipe is rusty
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust iz rusty (rear box)
N/S/R brake pipe is rusty
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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FY53 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AEW, 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 AEW registered?
FY53 AEW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.
Is FY53 AEW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY53 AEW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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