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RJ53 UAM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,019 mi
Last recorded111,019 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,930 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 106,056 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 98,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 87,930 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 52,367 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,897 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,892 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,165 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 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RJ53 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

RJ53 UAM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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