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WF53 FXK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,621 mi
Last recorded80,621 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 80,621 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,802 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 66,937 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 66,937 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 66,078 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2012 66,078 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2011 62,985 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,553 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,162 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 52,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,462 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,944 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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WF53 FXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF53 FXK, 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 WF53 FXK registered?

WF53 FXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is WF53 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FXK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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