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AU52 RPO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,459 mi
Last recorded73,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 RPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 73,459 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 73,459 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,917 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension coil spring lower rubber seat missing

offside rear door catch faulty

offside rear tyre void of tread on edges

offside side repeater faded

rear service brake imbalance

slight free movement and knocking at steering wheel/ steering column

windscreen scratched

Pass 20 Dec 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear suspension coil spring lower rubber seat missing

offside rear door catch faulty

offside rear tyre void of tread on edges

offside side repeater faded

rear service brake imbalance

slight free movement and knocking at steering wheel/ steering column

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking from steering column

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge of tread

offside front and nearside front brake hoses perished/split

offside front wheel damaged inner rim

offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside windscreen washer poor operation

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

rear registration plate poor condition

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 48,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,621 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 36,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 30,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2007 24,755 miles

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres badly perished

Fail 21 Dec 2007 24,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f,n/s/r & o/s/r tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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AU52 RPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AU52 RPO, 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 AU52 RPO registered?

AU52 RPO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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