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RA53 EFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,332 miles

nearside wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2017 75,031 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split on ends

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2016 67,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 26 Oct 2016 67,692 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 60,904 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 56,939 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 52,722 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 48,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 38,605 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 33,285 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,774 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,302 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 23,302 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,302 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 EFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RA53 EFX, 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 RA53 EFX registered?

RA53 EFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is RA53 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 EFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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