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SA53 VNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019
Pass 3 May 2018 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking pad (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under trays and cover sills fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 91,194 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Jacking pad (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Under trays and cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,042 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under trays

Pass 19 Nov 2015 84,509 miles

child seat fitted to rear

exhaust mid section has slight blow

o/s/r shocky has leak cannot tell how bad due to rain water

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Fail 18 Nov 2015 84,498 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted to rear

exhaust mid section has slight blow

o/s/r shocky has leak cannot tell how bad due to rain water

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 20 Nov 2014 79,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 79,667 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Dec 2013 74,180 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 74,180 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,471 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 70,398 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 63,625 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 55,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 48,117 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,627 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 33,635 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 25,082 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 VNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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