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SB53 UMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 48,808 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,159 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 33,370 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 29,208 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

under vehicle covers fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 5 Oct 2015 29,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe

corrosion on offside front brake pipe

under vehicle covers fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 23,913 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,501 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,104 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,436 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 21,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,086 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 4,628 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 3,210 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 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

SB53 UMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for SB53 UMJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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