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MF53 RKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

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

RegistrationMF53 RKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2024

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jun 2024

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody surface rust

Fail 1 Feb 2023

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 23 Aug 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s rears (1.1.11 (c))

slight surface rusting on front subframe

Pass 31 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes on rear suspension starting to corrode

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 21 Aug 2020

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

plastic undertrays fitted/unable to assess brake pipes front to rear

Pass 23 Aug 2019 31,580 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished on inside edge

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2019 31,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,479 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

steering column top bearing noisy

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 23 Aug 2017 28,515 miles

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

Nearside Front upper suspension mounting noisy

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease not affecting brakes yet (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres low

undertrays fitted

windscreen lightly marked

Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front upper mounting noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2014 22,803 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,122 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 19,875 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 18,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 18,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,294 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,294 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 14,740 miles

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

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

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

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

tracking needsa checking

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,215 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 11,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 9,816 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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MF53 RKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF53 RKO, 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 MF53 RKO registered?

MF53 RKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MF53 RKO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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