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RV53 UKA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,364 mi
Last recorded39,364 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 39,364 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025
Pass 13 Aug 2024 38,572 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 38,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight knocking noise on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 38,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight knocking noise on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,852 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

silencer badly corroded/deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Aug 2021

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

silencer badly corroded/deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 34,707 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,188 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 32,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake just met m.o.t requirements

Pass 1 Aug 2017 29,542 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,148 miles

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

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

cover fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,132 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,643 miles

Sill covers fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 18,127 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 18,126 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 16,663 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 5 Aug 2010 16,660 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Aug 2009 15,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,117 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 14,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

osr tyre has 2 punctures

spare tyre is flat and has cords exposed

Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,629 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 11,629 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,529 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 UKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UKA, 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 UKA registered?

RV53 UKA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RV53 UKA safe to buy?

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