MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,623 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Offside washer jet not working
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
under trays fitted
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
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
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)
exhaust poor
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
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
knock from steering column
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
slight judder from both front brakes
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FY53 EFM safe to buy?
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