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AD53 RBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,481 mi
Last recorded74,481 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 RBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 74,481 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 74,480 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,440 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,560 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 24 May 2015 66,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf /osf brake pipes starting to corrode

slight corrosion nsr /osr wheel arches

under trays fitted /slight corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 30 May 2014 60,850 miles

1 all brake pipes corroding 2 under trays fitted restricting full inspection 3 child seats fitted 4 small chip in a zone

Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,406 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside number plate light dim advise replacment bulb

Fail 4 Jun 2012 44,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 44,931 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,039 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,199 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,199 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,526 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres cracking and perishing slightly age related

Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,392 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,072 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 17,072 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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AD53 RBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AD53 RBD, 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 AD53 RBD registered?

AD53 RBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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