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RX53 FJK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 81,593 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 70,424 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,608 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 50,608 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 43,262 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,849 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,260 miles

All wiper blades split

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,823 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 37,499 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 37,499 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,812 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 31,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 31,347 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 28,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,117 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 23,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 16,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 14,280 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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RX53 FJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RX53 FJK, 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 RX53 FJK registered?

RX53 FJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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