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SA53 MMK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,609 mi
Last recorded69,609 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

steering coloumn universal joint worn

Fail 27 Nov 2017 69,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush mount (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear coil spring corroded

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

steering coloumn universal joint worn

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,669 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 55,042 miles

centre exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,222 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,183 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 46,318 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,259 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,044 miles

both rear tyres are showing signs of cracking but are not exposing cords

rear seat belts not tested as rear seats and belt stalks have been removed.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,341 miles

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

both front tyres cracking around tread

both rear tyres cracking around tread

unable to test all rear seat belts as all rear seats not present at time of test

Pass 10 Dec 2007 29,802 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,616 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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SA53 MMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SA53 MMK, 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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SA53 MMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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