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RL03 UWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,882 mi
Last recorded68,882 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 68,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses perished & cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2011 63,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,704 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,134 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

front brake hoses perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,126 miles

front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2008 48,126 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

front tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2007 40,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays prevent full inspection of underside of vehicle & components

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,833 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,557 miles

nail inside nearside front tyre †

nail inside nearside rear tyre

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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RL03 UWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RL03 UWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RL03 UWP registered?

RL03 UWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is RL03 UWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 UWP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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