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RY53 TCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,038 mi
Last recorded67,038 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 TCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 56,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 52,525 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,619 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,752 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs lipped on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,672 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

EXHAUST CORRODED

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,663 miles

o/s/r tyre staring to wear on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2011 38,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,141 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,141 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear wiper split

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 31,985 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,240 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear tyres starting to perished.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,240 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,234 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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RY53 TCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RY53 TCX, 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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RY53 TCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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