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RV53 UET

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,772 mi
Last recorded155,772 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2011 155,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 155,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 143,887 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 134,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 124,570 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 124,570 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 106,844 miles

Advise BAS and ESP warning light on at time of MOT test

Advise full under body tray fitted unable to view certain steering and suspension components

Advise nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

Advise nearside and offside rear tyres showing slight abnormal wear.And showing light cracking to tread and sidewalls

Advise rear number plate showing slight distortion

Advise slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension mount bushes

Advise slight play in upper steering column universal joints

Advise small stone chips to front windscreen and stone chip in zone B not more than 40mm in diameter

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 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV53 UET, 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 UET registered?

RV53 UET is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is RV53 UET safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 UET shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV53 UET have outstanding finance?

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