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RN03 EVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,280 mi
Last recorded130,280 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN03 EVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 130,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 130,280 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake on minimum effort

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,847 miles

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 18 Apr 2017 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 123,892 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 119,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight play off side front inner steering arm joint

Fail 3 Mar 2016 119,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play off side front inner steering arm joint

Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,490 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 110,490 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 104,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,675 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,996 miles

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

SRS warning light on. Knock from steering.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 82,819 miles

Rear tyre treads on depth limit, worn more on inner edges. Slight damage to r/n/s wheel inner rim. Knock from steering.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,211 miles

Wear on brake discs. Rear tyres worn on inner edges, tread low. Knock from steering. Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 61,047 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,047 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,499 miles

Rear number plate fading. Front tyre treads getting low.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,499 miles

Rear number plate fading. Front tyre treads getting low.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 38,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,373 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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RN03 EVT 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 66.7%.

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 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 RN03 EVT, 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 RN03 EVT registered?

RN03 EVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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