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SB53 UMM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,880 mi
Last recorded89,880 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 UMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 89,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,637 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 75,637 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,619 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 62,619 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 47,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 42,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 34,366 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 34,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 31,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 31,076 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 26,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,422 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,244 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 UMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

SB53 UMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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