MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake warning light ON
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake warning light ON
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blade perrishing
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blade perrishing
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management warning lamp on
o/s/f indicator side repeater,in mirror, lens broken
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
both number plates discolouring
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both number plates discolouring
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
n/s/f tyre tread worn low and a cut in the outer sidewall
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
play in the n/s/r suspension radius arm bushes
rear number plate discolouring
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre tread worn low and a cut in the outer sidewall
o/s/f shock absorber leaking
play in the n/s/r suspension radius arm bushes
rear number plate discolouring
cut in the n/s/r tyre outer sidewall
o/s/f wheel rim damaged on the inner,n/s/f on the outer
play in the n/s/r radius arm bearing
rear number plate discoluring
FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW
O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW JUST PASSING AND THE INNER SIDEWALL AND WHEEL RIM ARE DAMAGED
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB53 UMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SB53 UMV, 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 UMV registered?
SB53 UMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.
Is SB53 UMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB53 UMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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