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RV53 EEB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,126 mi
Last recorded20,126 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 EEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 20,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 20,126 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 18,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 18,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 13,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 13,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 13,971 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,622 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 13,273 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 12,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,091 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 12,091 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 11,402 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 10,550 miles

o/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,595 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 7,627 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 6,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 5,240 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 EEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV53 EEB registered?

RV53 EEB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is RV53 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 EEB shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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