MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust crooded
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Rear exhaust crooded
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
off side rear passenger door damage but the door can still be readily opened and closed)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f tyre has a split in side wall but unable to see cords
o/s/f tyre has a split in side wall but unable to see cords
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
n/s/f tyre has a split in side wall but unable to see cords
o/s/f tyre has a split in side wall but unable to see cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
plastic covers fitted to u/side of vehicle
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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MF53 FZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MF53 FZP, 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 MF53 FZP registered?
MF53 FZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is MF53 FZP safe to buy?
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