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RV53 UFW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,386 mi
Last recorded84,386 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 84,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has split on inner side wall but not showing cord

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 80,868 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ADVISE PLASTIC COVER TO BE REMOVED TO SEE WHAT OTHER SIDE OF FLEXABLE HOSES NIGHT BE LIKE,ALL COVERED ON PLASTIC COVERS (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 72,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 67,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 67,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 57,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 57,227 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 49,576 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 44,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,804 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,377 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 UFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UFW, 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 UFW registered?

RV53 UFW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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