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ML53 RUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

80,132 mi
Last recorded80,132 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 RUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,254 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Rear exhaust support bracket broken

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,350 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and nail in shoulder

undertrays

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,348 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre perished and nail in shoulder

undertrays

Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,570 miles

knocking from column

Fail 26 Nov 2015 69,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

knocking from column

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,936 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 62,775 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 51,987 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,436 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 40,666 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 35,724 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,879 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,146 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,843 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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ML53 RUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ML53 RUJ, 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 ML53 RUJ registered?

ML53 RUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is ML53 RUJ safe to buy?

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