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RLZ 3275

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLZ 3275
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust has a bracket broken

temp fuel cap fitted.

undertrays covering underneath of car.

very heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension.

Fail 21 Aug 2018

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust has a bracket broken

temp fuel cap fitted.

undertrays covering underneath of car.

very heavy corrosion to front and rear subframes and suspension.

Pass 26 May 2017

Temp fuel cap fitted.

covers fitted underneath unable to fully check.

exhaust has a bracket broken off.

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Fail 26 May 2017

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temp fuel cap fitted.

covers fitted underneath unable to fully check.

exhaust has a bracket broken off.

exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2016 85,773 miles

exhaust has a bracket broken off.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Fail 26 May 2016 85,773 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust has a bracket broken off.

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,899 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 83,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 80,761 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 29 May 2014 80,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 May 2013 76,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2013 76,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 70,723 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 66,004 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 62,288 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,786 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,674 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 46,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,357 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,193 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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RLZ 3275 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RLZ 3275, 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 RLZ 3275 registered?

RLZ 3275 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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