2003 Mercedes A-Class 1.6L Petrol · RY53 TDU
2003 Mercedes A-Class (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 94,103 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,103 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
RY53 TDU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2017
- 94,103 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 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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RY53 TDU Mileage History
- 08/11/200612,400 mi
- 19/11/200716,707 mi+4,307 mi
- 19/11/200716,707 mi
- 06/09/200818,606 mi+1,899 mi
- 26/09/200933,760 mi+15,154 mi
- 28/09/200933,829 mi+69 mi
- 23/09/201046,437 mi+12,608 mi
- 23/09/201046,437 mi
- 03/10/201162,475 mi+16,038 mi
- 29/10/201269,293 mi+6,818 mi
- 12/09/201369,321 mi+28 mi
- 12/09/201369,321 mi
- 29/08/201474,458 mi+5,137 mi
- 29/08/201474,458 mi
- 08/09/201581,894 mi+7,436 mi
- 08/09/201581,894 mi
- 18/08/201688,871 mi+6,977 mi
- 18/08/201688,871 mi
- 27/07/201794,103 mi+5,232 mi
Average of roughly 7,624 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
RY53 TDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes A-Class (RY53 TDU) between November 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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