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PE53 RDV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,773 mi
Last recorded68,773 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 RDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,773 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 65,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened AND O/S/F (3.5.1n)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function AND O/S/R (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened AND O/S/F (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

exhaust centre silencer outer layer corroded, not holed.

offside rear wheel rim slightly buckled.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspesion components.

surface corrosion on front subframe.

tow bar bracket corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 57,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

slight damage to inner edge of offside rear wheel rim.

surface corrosion on brake pipe at nearside front.

surface corrosion on chassis at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension conponents.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 57,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

slight damage to inner edge of offside rear wheel rim.

surface corrosion on brake pipe at nearside front.

surface corrosion on chassis at front and rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension conponents.

Pass 18 Jul 2013 53,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

surface corrosion on brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Fail 18 Jul 2013 53,897 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer layer corroded on exhaust centre silencer, not holed.

surface corrosion on brake pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 48,865 miles

full inspection of nearside rear seat belt not carried out, child seat fitted.

outer layer of exhaust centre silencer corroded, not holed.

small crack in windscreen at nearside.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Fail 27 Jul 2012 48,863 miles

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

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

full inspection of nearside rear seat belt not carried out, child seat fitted.

outer layer of exhaust centre silencer corroded, not holed.

small crack in windscreen at nearside.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

tread worn slightly lumpy on inner edge of both rear tyres.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,901 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,900 miles

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

both front tyres worn to approx 4mm.

fine cracks in both front flexible brake hoses.

slight damage noted to inner edge of nearside front wheel rim.

surface corrosion on brake pipes to both rear brake cylinders.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,540 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 34,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 29,043 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 19,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 10,203 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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PE53 RDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RDV, 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 PE53 RDV registered?

PE53 RDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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