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CW03 RBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

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

RegistrationCW03 RBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in lower universal joint (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018

Body has slight corrosion rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,313 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Fail 13 Mar 2017 36,313 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,118 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 34,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,810 miles

Exhaust center box slightly corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,715 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,978 miles

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,011 miles

slight play in steering column to rack u/j

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 20,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,950 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,186 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 14,847 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,005 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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CW03 RBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CW03 RBV, 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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CW03 RBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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