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RE53 TVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,345 mi
Last recorded135,345 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 135,306 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 125,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 118,650 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear & Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,650 miles

Offside rear & Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,180 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,376 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 88,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 78,460 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,343 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,795 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 40,325 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,487 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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RE53 TVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RE53 TVD, 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 RE53 TVD registered?

RE53 TVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is RE53 TVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 TVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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