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ML53 RVV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,873 mi
Last recorded97,873 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,873 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 93,197 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 85,264 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 81,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 77,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,806 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 70,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,804 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,484 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,623 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,677 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,890 miles

osf and nsf brake discs have surface rust

Pass 29 Sep 2007 22,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 15,827 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 RVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

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

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