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RJ53 UBG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 UBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 64,822 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Moderate leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Possible UJ wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 55,487 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

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

extensive plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2025 55,487 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (e))

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

extensive plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2024 45,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2023 39,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear -- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2023 39,845 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear -- corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both -- split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroding

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2022 38,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear -- slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 37,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake slightly lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2021 37,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake slightly lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 35,986 miles

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 34,164 miles

has under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,036 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 30,353 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,342 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,339 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 28,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate blistered

Pass 31 Oct 2013 28,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear number plate blistered

Pass 30 Oct 2012 27,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,725 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,724 miles

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 5 Oct 2010 24,724 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,864 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2006 14,018 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 UBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

RJ53 UBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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