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RA53 DHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,738 mi
Last recorded149,738 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 149,738 miles

Central exhaust corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 147,406 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 144,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 144,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 141,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 141,951 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 139,754 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 139,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 135,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 130,283 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r pper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r upper (3.6.B.2c)

outer skin of rear exhaust box rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2015 122,409 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged o/s/r inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,606 miles

both front brake discs have ovality

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,901 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 103,567 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,391 miles

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

o/s/front disc slightly warped

Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,304 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,103 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,851 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 44,588 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 44,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,731 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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RA53 DHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RA53 DHP, 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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RA53 DHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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