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RK53 AZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,311 mi
Last recorded84,311 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 AZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 84,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

under tray and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,562 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 13 Dec 2023 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,183 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2022 75,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general suspension corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2021 67,358 miles

under trays

Pass 15 Oct 2020 56,175 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,860 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 31,295 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 31,277 miles

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

Rear Tyres perished slightly.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,255 miles

Front front pads low

Front nsf wheel rim bulkled and nsr wheel rim

Rear rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,102 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Aug 2014 31,019 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 30,460 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 28,166 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 25,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,432 miles

Several small cuts in tread of n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2008 23,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 20,466 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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RK53 AZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RK53 AZU, 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 RK53 AZU registered?

RK53 AZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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