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RF53 UBW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2025 101,169 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 94,236 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rusty corrdoded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 94,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rusty corrdoded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box rusty corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 77,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,896 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 56,280 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 55,450 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 54,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear of sill/wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven wear inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,205 miles

Offside Front head light lower mounting broken

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

exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,352 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 53,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,335 miles

O/S/R tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge

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

Slight corossion on exhaust silencer

Surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 47,717 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,829 miles

near side front tyre side wall starting to crack and split

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,438 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 40,630 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 35,751 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,610 miles

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

srs light staying on.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 24,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,858 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 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

RF53 UBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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