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RV53 ZHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018

both rear shock absorbers leaking

covers fitted to sills and floorpans

n.s.f tyre worn to wear indicators

rear radius arm bearings worn

Fail 19 Jun 2018

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear shock absorbers leaking

covers fitted to sills and floorpans

n.s.f tyre worn to wear indicators

rear radius arm bearings worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,798 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,330 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,948 miles

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 56,893 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 56,893 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 49,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 43,603 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 43,603 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,740 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 35,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front tyre badly worn due to under inflation

Pass 19 Sep 2007 30,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Sep 2007 30,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2006 25,242 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 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZHA, 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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RV53 ZHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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