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ML53 RWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,154 mi
Last recorded107,154 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,154 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,223 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 100,223 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 87,748 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 87,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,820 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,576 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 64,576 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2013 56,503 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 50,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 44,887 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 41,011 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,362 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 28,290 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 28,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,401 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 RWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

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

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