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RV53 EBP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,807 mi
Last recorded76,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EBP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,807 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside/nearside rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 25 Jul 2017 70,788 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear radius arm bearing slight play

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 8 Aug 2016 64,202 miles

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

front number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

undertrays fitted some items not seen

Fail 8 Aug 2016 64,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

front number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

undertrays fitted some items not seen

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,803 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 50,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 45,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken away from tailpipe but system still adequatly supported

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,655 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 6 Jul 2010 32,317 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,891 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,891 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,689 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 19,904 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 15,247 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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RV53 EBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RV53 EBP, 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 RV53 EBP registered?

RV53 EBP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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