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RV53 ULA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,332 mi
Last recorded132,332 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 132,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

e/m/l light on

Fail 11 May 2018 132,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

e/m/l light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 124,759 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 108,161 miles

Front and rear tyres inner sidewall coverings deteriorating.

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 May 2015 108,161 miles

Front and rear tyres inner sidewall coverings deteriorating.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 28 May 2014 92,402 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle

Fail 28 May 2014 92,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

child seat fitted to n/s/r of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2013 75,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 75,460 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 61,667 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre split in tyre tread

Pass 25 May 2011 47,924 miles

advise rear no plate deteriorated

advise 11mm freeplay detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 38,280 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,199 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,203 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,451 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 ULA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

RV53 ULA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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