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SA53 MTJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,571 mi
Last recorded89,571 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 86,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,062 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,062 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,169 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 66,604 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 61,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,350 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,614 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 39,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,829 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 MTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MTJ, 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 SA53 MTJ registered?

SA53 MTJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is SA53 MTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 MTJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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