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MF53 FZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,602 mi
Last recorded79,602 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 FZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

noise on steerring

Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,408 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust box corroded

noise on steerring

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some mot items

Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,047 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 64,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall no ply or cords showing

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box in poor condition

plastic inner and outer oversills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2016 62,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic inner and outer over sills fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,047 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 56,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres cracked no ply or cords showing

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,496 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 53,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 46,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

gaitors split at both front anti-roll link bars.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre inner wall splitting.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,751 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,960 miles

Unable to test nsr seat belt, child seat fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,709 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,683 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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MF53 FZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF53 FZV, 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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MF53 FZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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