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SA53 VOF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

114,506 mi
Last recorded114,506 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 VOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 114,506 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 106,868 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 87,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 77,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 74,644 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,359 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 61,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 49,778 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,465 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 VOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VOF, 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 VOF registered?

SA53 VOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 VOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 VOF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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