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RV53 UNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,138 mi
Last recorded43,138 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

front wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 36,115 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,804 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 26,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 26,940 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise coolant light on dash

advise front brakes slightly worn

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,299 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,655 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 177,251 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,145 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 16,169 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2007 15,641 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

very small chip in screen

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,779 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 UNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UNF, 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 UNF registered?

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

Is RV53 UNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 UNF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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