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CF53 RLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,983 mi
Last recorded108,983 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and Rear ones (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 108,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and Rear ones (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 107,516 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 107,511 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 106,026 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 106,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 103,147 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Dec 2013 97,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Dec 2013 97,521 miles

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 19 Dec 2012 90,756 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 90,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,289 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 83,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 75,296 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 66,978 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 66,978 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 54,846 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 54,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 44,428 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,577 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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CF53 RLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CF53 RLX, 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 CF53 RLX registered?

CF53 RLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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