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FY53 FPO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,620 mi
Last recorded63,620 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 63,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 63,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Washers jets too low (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 48,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 47,005 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 46,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 44,830 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 44,830 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,461 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 43,461 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 42,082 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 40,359 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 40,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,825 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 33,487 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 28,927 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 28,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 25,783 miles

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

all tyres perished/ cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,458 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 18,574 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 16,007 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 14,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 10,904 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 9,013 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 FPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

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

Is FY53 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 FPO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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