2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · FB53 DYC
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04/12/2003. Recorded mileage 58,552 miles. MOT valid until 28/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1397cc
FB53 DYC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 58,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FB53 DYC Mileage History
- 01/11/200617,683 mi
- 01/11/200617,683 mi
- 12/09/200722,339 mi+4,656 mi
- 04/09/200825,195 mi+2,856 mi
- 09/09/200929,571 mi+4,376 mi
- 04/09/201032,638 mi+3,067 mi
- 31/08/201134,590 mi+1,952 mi
- 14/08/201236,561 mi+1,971 mi
- 13/09/201338,028 mi+1,467 mi
- 12/09/201439,117 mi+1,089 mi
- 17/09/201540,287 mi+1,170 mi
- 02/10/201540,338 mi+51 mi
- 02/10/201540,338 mi
- 17/10/201641,253 mi+915 mi
- 27/10/201742,065 mi+812 mi
- 27/10/201742,065 mi
- 26/10/201842,985 mi+920 mi
- 15/10/201943,192 mi+207 mi
- 15/10/201943,192 mi
- 26/10/202045,131 mi+1,939 mi
- 19/10/202147,488 mi+2,357 mi
- 15/01/202247,541 mi+53 mi
- 13/01/202350,066 mi+2,525 mi
- 21/02/202350,148 mi+82 mi
- 14/02/202452,917 mi+2,769 mi
- 01/03/202555,419 mi+2,502 mi
- 24/02/202658,552 mi+3,133 mi
Average of roughly 2,116 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
FB53 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (FB53 DYC) between November 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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