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RV53 UFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,628 mi
Last recorded70,628 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 70,628 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 70,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019
Pass 21 May 2018 66,722 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil warning light illuminated

Fail 21 May 2018 66,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

oil warning light illuminated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 65,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2016

2 rear tyres cracks on the sidewall

Fail 4 May 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 front tyres (4.1.D.1a)

2 rear tyres cracks on the sidewall

Pass 6 May 2015 61,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 61,650 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2014 59,938 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,843 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,843 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,580 miles

ENGINE OIL LAMP ON (YET OIL LEVEL IS FINE).,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

REAR SHOCK-ABSORBERS HAVE WEAKENED.,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 55,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

ENGINE OIL LAMP ON (YET OIL LEVEL IS FINE).,,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

REAR SHOCK-ABSORBERS HAVE WEAKENED.,,,,,,,,,Thanx.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,119 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010
Fail 23 Sep 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,035 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 37,035 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,784 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 23,390 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,390 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 UFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UFZ, 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 UFZ registered?

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

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