2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.6L Petrol · R20 RBC
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 66,417 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
R20 RBC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/09/2024
- 66,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R20 RBC Mileage History
- 24/08/200617,118 mi
- 28/08/200723,414 mi+6,296 mi
- 03/09/200826,951 mi+3,537 mi
- 10/08/200929,432 mi+2,481 mi
- 03/09/201034,247 mi+4,815 mi
- 30/04/201136,081 mi+1,834 mi
- 04/05/201136,081 mi
- 30/04/201244,189 mi+8,108 mi
- 30/04/201351,306 mi+7,117 mi
- 30/04/201351,306 mi
- 11/05/201452,371 mi+1,065 mi
- 11/05/201555,139 mi+2,768 mi
- 11/05/201555,139 mi
- 05/05/201656,882 mi+1,743 mi
- 09/05/201758,741 mi+1,859 mi
- 09/05/201758,741 mi
- 10/05/201861,033 mi+2,292 mi
- 10/05/201861,033 mi
- 30/04/201962,952 mi+1,919 mi
- 30/04/201962,952 mi
- 14/05/202063,985 mi+1,033 mi
- 25/06/202164,269 mi+284 mi
- 26/06/202164,269 mi
- 22/06/202264,949 mi+680 mi
- 22/06/202264,949 mi
- 29/06/202365,784 mi+835 mi
- 13/09/202466,417 mi+633 mi
Average of roughly 2,730 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R20 RBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (R20 RBC) between August 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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