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RJ53 FFO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,844 mi
Last recorded66,844 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,844 miles

EML Is On

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 56,692 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 56,692 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 44,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,980 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread

Fail 29 Jan 2010 33,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread

o/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer tread

Pass 21 Jan 2009 27,238 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 23,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,804 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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RJ53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FFO, 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 FFO registered?

RJ53 FFO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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