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RF03 XGN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,454 mi
Last recorded95,454 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 95,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shockabsorbers corroded

Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair to handbrake

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 93,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

handbrake excessive travel but holding

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 May 2024 93,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

handbrake excessive travel but holding

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 May 2023 92,105 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Rear handbrake travel a little excessive

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 90,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust and both rear shock absorbers corroded

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 May 2021 88,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

corrosion both rear wheel arches

exhaust silencer corroded

plastic trims fitted to both sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 May 2020 87,113 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bottom (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 May 2020 87,113 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides bottom (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 85,425 miles

Offside Front 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 9 May 2018 83,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer arch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr sills (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing osr/nsr (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 81,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 81,432 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 79,916 miles

undercovers fitted to vehicle-unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2015 78,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 78,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 76,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front wiper blades split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2014 76,278 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Front wiper blades split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,794 miles

Offside very close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 23 May 2012 71,389 miles

Both front flexable hoses perished

Bracket that holds main silencer up has rusted off but system still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 62,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 54,390 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 54,390 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 45,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,731 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 27,305 miles

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

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

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

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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RF03 XGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF03 XGN, 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 RF03 XGN registered?

RF03 XGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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