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RV53 UKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,614 mi
Last recorded92,614 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 UKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 92,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 91,049 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 85,729 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion on rear exhaust box

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,592 miles

rear metal brake brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear metal brake brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,277 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 69,270 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,902 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 52,623 miles

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

steering column knocking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,785 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/mirror glass damaged but not to effect the rear veiw

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Oct 2010 40,780 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 34,141 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,141 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 25,545 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 25,545 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 19,305 miles

Oil leak

front brake condition low

rear number plate blistering

Pass 6 Nov 2006 13,879 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 UKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UKW, 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 UKW registered?

RV53 UKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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