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ML53 RUV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 89,775 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,002 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,903 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 73,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 66,450 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 58,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,870 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,870 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,562 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge & cracking on tread

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 RUV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML53 RUV registered?

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

Is ML53 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 RUV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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