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RV53 UKT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,033 mi
Last recorded121,033 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UKT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 121,033 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 121,033 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,102 miles

front brake flexi hoses are slightly deteriorating

front tyres are wearing on the outer shoulders - rec. alignment check

n/s/r tyre tread is considerably stepped

steering rack inner joints have play

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,548 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,840 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,276 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 76,650 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 65,761 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,800 miles

rear number plate weatherd

Pass 1 Sep 2008 48,327 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,641 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate has water ingress

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,386 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 UKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UKT, 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 UKT registered?

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

Is RV53 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 UKT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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