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SA53 MTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,891 mi
Last recorded58,891 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 MTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 58,891 miles

both rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,871 miles

damage to n/s/r door

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear brake pipes corroding

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 23 Dec 2014 47,871 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to n/s/r door

front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear brake pipes corroding

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 31 Dec 2013 38,966 miles

all tyres starting to perish

brake pipes starting to perish

slight oil leak?

Pass 14 Jan 2013 31,315 miles

brake pipes corroding

rear washer not working

slight play in front roll bar "d" bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,738 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,640 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 18,523 miles

all tyres perished

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2009 14,088 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 12,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 10,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 8,464 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 MTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MTV, 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 MTV registered?

SA53 MTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is SA53 MTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 MTV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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