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PE53 RBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,614 mi
Last recorded95,614 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 95,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 92,015 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both nearside doors slightly damaged but oparate normal and have no sharp edges

Fail 2 May 2014 89,586 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 89,586 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 86,546 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2013 86,517 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 82,157 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 78,098 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 78,098 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,562 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 74,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 49,668 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,719 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 33,902 miles

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

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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PE53 RBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc 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 PE53 RBO, 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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PE53 RBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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