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ML53 RWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,555 mi
Last recorded65,555 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 RWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 65,555 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,382 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 58,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,088 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 45,071 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2009 36,711 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,271 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 May 2007 19,897 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 19,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2006 10,942 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 RWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RWE, 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 RWE registered?

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

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