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RJ53 AEA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

50,453 mi
Last recorded50,453 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 50,453 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 50,453 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre silencer hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 47,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,539 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 45,636 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2020 45,636 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,524 miles

plastic trims covering testable items

Pass 13 Aug 2018 40,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 38,199 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 35,944 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 35,933 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,140 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,821 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 20,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,549 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 14,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 12 Sep 2007 10,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear undershields, sill covers and inner wing covers all fitted restricting full inspection of vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,531 miles

Body undershields fitted .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RJ53 AEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ53 AEA, 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 RJ53 AEA registered?

RJ53 AEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is RJ53 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 AEA shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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