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FY53 EFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,379 miles

front and rear number plates water ingress

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

n/s/r seat belt freyed(just acceptable)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering column bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,377 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

slight play in steering column bushes

front and rear number plates water ingress

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and close to limit

n/s/r seat belt freyed(just acceptable)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,923 miles

front and rear number plates water ingress

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 80,142 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,469 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 30,898 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 23,737 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,022 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 EFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

Is FY53 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 EFX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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