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RA53 EGC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,352 mi
Last recorded62,352 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 EGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,352 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 62,352 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jan 2023

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

temp sign on dash

Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,345 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both. around inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both. around inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight damage front windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2021 55,345 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both. around inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both. around inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight damage front windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 53,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine misfire, arcing from spark plug

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,649 miles

all front washer jets miss aligned

Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,462 miles

Nearside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated

bottom end of engine noisy

brake peddle rubber a little worn

Fail 28 Mar 2018 48,462 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake peddle rubber a little worn

Nearside Rear tyre excessively deteriorated

bottom end of engine noisy

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 44,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,637 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 42,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,633 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 40,823 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,554 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 37,572 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,572 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 32,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 27,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,273 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 15,042 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 15,042 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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RA53 EGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EGC, 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 EGC registered?

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

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