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RG03 EXB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,920 mi
Last recorded105,920 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 105,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 105,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 103,363 miles

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,978 miles

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,618 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,356 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system detoriated

Pass 6 Nov 2017 93,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated but supported

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,660 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 9 Nov 2016 83,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged on outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2015 71,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 55,566 miles

osr brake line poor

Fail 25 Sep 2014 55,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osr brake line poor

Pass 17 May 2013 46,171 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 46,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,656 miles

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

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake disc scored

SRS warning light on

Fail 19 Mar 2012 40,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake disc scored

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake disc scored

SRS warning light on

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 EXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

RG03 EXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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