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SA53 VNV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,478 mi
Last recorded37,478 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 37,478 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 35,907 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 33,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside + offside rear jacking support blocks missing

passenger front door inner panel missing

Fail 2 Mar 2016 33,629 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside + offside rear jacking support blocks missing

passenger front door inner panel missing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 32,960 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 7 Feb 2015 32,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,812 miles

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

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre inner edge

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 11 Apr 2011 27,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven tread wear offside rear tyre inner edge

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,977 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,630 miles

damage on nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,211 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 VNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV registered?

SA53 VNV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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