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RV03 JZL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,283 mi
Last recorded140,283 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 140,283 miles

slight play nearside front steering arm

Fail 8 Apr 2016 140,283 miles

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

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

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 1 May 2015 132,685 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake pipes rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2014 74,965 miles

both rear shockers slight damp patch

outter cov er sills fitted

under trasys fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2014 74,965 miles

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

both rear shockers slight damp patch

outter cov er sills fitted

under trasys fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 65,879 miles

dent in nearside door

nearside road spring rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

dent in nearside door

nearside road spring rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

outter cover sills fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,575 miles

both front brake hoses pershing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,431 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 49,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped....

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing....

n/s repeater faded.....

rear brake discs worn....

windscreen damage , not yet excessive.....

wipers smear.....

Pass 30 Apr 2010 41,452 miles

both front brake hoses perishing but not showing core

front discs lipped

under covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 41,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake hoses perishing but not showing core

front discs lipped

under covers fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,044 miles

rear tyres perishing

under covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 22,152 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

under covers fitted through out of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2007 14,841 miles

front number plate has slight water ingress

rear wiper blade starting to split on edge

Pass 19 Apr 2006 11,855 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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RV03 JZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV03 JZL, 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 RV03 JZL registered?

RV03 JZL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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