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VE03 RPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 RPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,034 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear seat belt stork casing missing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 92,034 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear seat belt stork casing missing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,560 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 89,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

e.s.p and a.b.s lights came on at time of test but went out on their own(car road tested)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 79,056 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 2 Jan 2013 79,056 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 63,525 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

slight wear in nearside front suspension link joint

Pass 20 Jul 2011 63,525 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

slight wear in nearside front suspension link joint

Pass 26 Jun 2010 51,552 miles

nearside rear jack bump stop missing

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 17 Jun 2009 42,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 42,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 34,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 33,172 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 33,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,430 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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VE03 RPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE03 RPV, 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 VE03 RPV registered?

VE03 RPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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