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ML53 RVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,562 mi
Last recorded54,562 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 54,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 53,391 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 51,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 48,306 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 46,465 miles

center exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 44,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 42,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 42,174 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 40,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2010 32,432 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,128 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 19,150 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 14,509 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 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ML53 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

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