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FY53 EFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

74,623 mi
Last recorded74,623 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,623 miles

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED TO REAR

Fail 4 Nov 2020 74,591 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 73,130 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 73,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 74,521 miles

Offside washer jet not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2018 71,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside washer jet not working

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 69,705 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 69,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,077 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,077 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,172 miles

exhaust poor

Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,374 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 63,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 61,805 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,805 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 57,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

knock from steering column

Pass 19 Oct 2011 49,412 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn bald on edges

both rear tyres uneven wear

play and noise in stearing column

Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,284 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,613 miles

slight judder from both front brakes

Fail 17 Nov 2009 27,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight judder from both front brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2008 15,123 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 10,315 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 7,480 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

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 EFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

FY53 EFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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