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RJ53 UAU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,264 mi
Last recorded111,264 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

middle section exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2018 111,264 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

middle section exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,511 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,558 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2016 82,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

under body covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear box corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,436 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,657 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 48,027 miles

all tyres are very much on limit, and cracking bad

Pass 6 Oct 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,657 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

f/ tyres are cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,973 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 33,587 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 UAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UAU, 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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RJ53 UAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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