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RX53 MYV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,009 mi
Last recorded124,009 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 MYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 124,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,009 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,734 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,283 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 104,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 104,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe from flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,019 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,024 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,703 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,528 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 26,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 18,009 miles

nearside front roadwheel inner rim dented.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 11,674 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 10,250 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,563 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 MYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

RX53 MYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RX53 MYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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