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SB53 NTD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,067 mi
Last recorded65,067 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,067 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 65,067 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 61,407 miles

Slight steering knock

Fail 12 Dec 2016 61,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight steering knock

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,305 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,305 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 51,729 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 51,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 46,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,569 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,305 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,691 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,847 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,826 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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SB53 NTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB53 NTD, 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 SB53 NTD registered?

SB53 NTD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is SB53 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 NTD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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