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RF03 XGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,579 mi
Last recorded61,579 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 XGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 61,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 51,265 miles

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

all steel wheel rims slightly dented on inner edges

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

paint peeling and surface corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, 5mm approx.

Fail 8 May 2018 51,263 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

all steel wheel rims slightly dented on inner edges

both front lower arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded

paint peeling and surface corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

slight lip to front brake discs - pads good, 5mm approx.

Pass 4 May 2017 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower forward bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

paint peeling and surface corrosion on n/s/r coil spring

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 5mm approx.

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Fail 4 May 2017 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower forward bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

paint peeling and surface corrosion on n/s/r coil spring

slight lip to front brake discs - pads 5mm approx.

surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2016 64,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

o/s/f and both rear steel wheel rims slightly dented

oil stain on n/s/f shock

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 5 May 2016 64,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear light unit cracked - not affecting lighting

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

bodywork damage - no sharp edges

o/s/f and both rear steel wheel rims slightly dented

oil stain on n/s/f shock

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2014 57,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

age related cracks on all tyres.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,996 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Pass 21 Jun 2010 34,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Jun 2009 29,894 miles

nearside front tyre has a gouge and splits in outer wall

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,282 miles

Slight damage to inner rim of nearside front roadwheel

Slight damage to nearside brake light lens.

Split on end of nearside wiper blade rubber.

Pass 8 May 2007 17,996 miles

Slight damage to nearside front roadwheel inner rim.

Slight damage to nearside rear brakelight lens.

Pass 15 May 2006 13,090 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XGZ, 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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RF03 XGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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