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RF53 UBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,461 mi
Last recorded55,461 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 55,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 55,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,793 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 53,686 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 52,798 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded at unions

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,951 miles

knocking noise through steering column - no free play detected

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

under body trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 51,950 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded requires replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

knocking noise through steering column - no free play detected

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

under body trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2017 51,098 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 49,232 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,637 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 44,178 miles

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Pass 3 Dec 2013 40,527 miles

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Pass 10 Dec 2012 36,958 miles

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Pass 8 Dec 2011 32,463 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 29,026 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 21,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/front sidewall scuffed

rear number plate water ingress

rear wiper split

unable to inspect all fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,784 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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RF53 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RF53 UBP, 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 RF53 UBP registered?

RF53 UBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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