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SA53 VNH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,134 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,514 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,471 miles

advise disks heavley under sealed all pipes

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,261 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 65,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 63,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking up

Offside front outer tyre wall badly cracked

Offside rear outer tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,682 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking up

Offside front outer tyre wall badly cracked

Offside rear outer tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2011 61,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,332 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,958 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 32,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 32,956 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 VNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

SA53 VNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SA53 VNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 VNH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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