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RN03 EWB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,257 mi
Last recorded66,257 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 66,257 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wiper blade cut, but clearing screen

Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,374 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 50,281 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 46,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 42,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat. full seat belt check not possible

Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,581 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,869 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 31,234 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 28,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 23,702 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,034 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front disc lipped

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 EWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 RN03 EWB, 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 EWB registered?

RN03 EWB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is RN03 EWB safe to buy?

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