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ML53 RVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,012 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2017 57,607 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2016

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,985 miles

n/s/r tyre edge wear

Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,122 miles

n/s/r tyre wear

o/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 2 Apr 2011 41,875 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 37,515 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,186 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 25,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 RVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

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

Is ML53 RVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 RVY shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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