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SA53 SOH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,274 mi
Last recorded93,274 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 93,274 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,704 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,672 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,711 miles

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

centre silencer outer skin starting to deterioate

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

slight knock from steering wheel area

Fail 28 Sep 2010 63,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre silencer outer skin starting to deterioate

n/s/f tyre has small cuts in sidewalls

slight knock from steering wheel area

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,160 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Fail 12 Oct 2009 53,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,479 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 21,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

SA53 SOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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