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RA53 EFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,354 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cracks deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

steering U J noisey in operation

Fail 21 Jul 2017 91,756 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre cracks deteriorated

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber insecure (7.1.1)

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

steering U J noisey in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracks in treads

Offside Front tyre cracks in treads

Fail 6 Jul 2016 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre cracks in treads

Offside Front tyre cracks in treads

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust bracket missing but still secure

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 83,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 83,711 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 76,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 70,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 70,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 66,277 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres cracking

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2010 61,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2010 61,065 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

unable to inspect under floor - plastic trims fitted

Pass 19 May 2009 54,957 miles

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

screw in osr tyre puncture is irrepairable

Pass 19 May 2008 38,605 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 19,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,271 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 EFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RA53 EFY, 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 EFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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