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SA53 VOC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,782 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,816 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 14 Feb 2014 90,816 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,594 miles

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

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,509 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

various under body corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 65,677 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 57,462 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight bulge o/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2009 47,278 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,758 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 31,153 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 VOC 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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?

SA53 VOC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is SA53 VOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 VOC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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