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RG03 EFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,043 mi
Last recorded60,043 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 60,043 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 56,372 miles

Offside Front Upper creaking noise when turned on lock . No wear detected

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,243 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing their edges away. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 42,195 miles

Rear Non-obligatory Rear wiper blade edge missing

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,560 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2016 38,559 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 34,622 miles

all tyres perished not showing cord or ply

Pass 9 Apr 2014 32,316 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,315 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 26,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 23,667 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,167 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 16,825 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,663 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 13,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,696 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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RG03 EFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RG03 EFC, 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 RG03 EFC registered?

RG03 EFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is RG03 EFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 EFC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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