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RV53 ZDG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,965 mi
Last recorded75,965 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,965 miles

Corroded exhaust

Front Bumper damage

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 75,964 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested Broken Head lamp unit & insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Corroded exhaust

Front Bumper damage

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 74,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 74,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,106 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 67,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 63,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,410 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,407 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,431 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 51,004 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 47,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 45,142 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 41,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,527 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,442 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,257 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,267 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,196 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 19,122 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 ZDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDG, 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 ZDG registered?

RV53 ZDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is RV53 ZDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 ZDG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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