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SB53 UMV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,062 mi
Last recorded88,062 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,062 miles

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 88,059 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,482 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,448 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,649 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 76,236 miles

engine management warning lamp on

o/s/f indicator side repeater,in mirror, lens broken

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 71,328 miles

both number plates discolouring

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2012 71,142 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,564 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,359 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW JUST PASSING AND THE INNER SIDEWALL AND WHEEL RIM ARE DAMAGED

Pass 15 Sep 2007 26,963 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 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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SB53 UMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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