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MP53 RZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,681 mi
Last recorded62,681 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 62,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,650 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 58,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks but don't expose ply or cords.205/40ZR17 80W

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks but don't expose ply or cords.205/40ZR17 80W

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracks but don't expose ply or cords.205/40ZR17 80W

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks but don't expose ply or cords.205/40ZR17 80W

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 52,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 47,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,361 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner And Outer Edge

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 37,966 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,877 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 29,443 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 29,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 24,579 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,877 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,765 miles

damage to side wall of nearside front tyre

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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MP53 RZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MP53 RZX, 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 MP53 RZX registered?

MP53 RZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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