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PK53 FCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationPK53 FCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017
Fail 16 Oct 2017

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 208,904 miles

the vehicle has under trays fitted.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 208,901 miles

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

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

the vehicle has under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear shocks weak strong advise to replace

Pass 15 Oct 2014 197,149 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cud not fully inspect under vehicle due too covers

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s wiper split at end

rear tyres age cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 187,178 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 187,176 miles

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

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 171,460 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 153,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2011 153,785 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2010 134,934 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 134,934 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 117,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 101,312 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 86,131 miles

headlamp aim slightly high on position 0 . ok 2 clicks down on headlamp adjuster.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,167 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 68,167 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PK53 FCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK53 FCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK53 FCX registered?

PK53 FCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is PK53 FCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 FCX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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