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MC03 RZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 RZT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 100,223 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,030 miles

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated system adequately supported at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,030 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Centre exhaust section deteriorating

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting deteriorated system adequately supported at time of test

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 92,320 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 80,223 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 80,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,474 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 61,998 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,630 miles

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 19 Jun 2010 49,271 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,889 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,172 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,403 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 25,923 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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MC03 RZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 MC03 RZT, 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 MC03 RZT registered?

MC03 RZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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