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SD53 FXP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,233 mi
Last recorded64,233 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 64,233 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Fail 2 Feb 2019 64,233 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Pass 12 Feb 2018 56,783 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 56,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 49,545 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,128 miles

Nearside MIDDLE EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT???

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,126 miles

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

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

Nearside MIDDLE EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BRAKE SHUDDER/ JUDDERS SLIGHTLY (3.7.B.3)

STEERING WHEEL SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT???

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 45,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,751 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 38,438 miles

both front brake hoses inner rubber ferrule sleeves perished / split /deteriorated

both front tyres treads /side walls slightly perished/deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2012 38,437 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses inner rubber ferrule sleeves perished / split /deteriorated

both front tyres treads /side walls slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,716 miles

both front tyres outer side walls treads edge slightly perished???

Pass 2 Sep 2010 30,269 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front tyre outer side wall slightly perished/deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,364 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 16,538 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,216 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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SD53 FXP 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 68.4%.

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 SD53 FXP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD53 FXP registered?

SD53 FXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is SD53 FXP safe to buy?

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