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SD53 MUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,594 mi
Last recorded61,594 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 MUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cut on outer sidewall , not exposing ply or cords

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear axle beam is corroding

rear exhaust is supported with wire , outer casing of rear silencer is badly corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017
Fail 2 Feb 2017

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,461 miles

Exhaust Deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Reverse Lamp Not Working

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Fail 1 Sep 2015 46,461 miles

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

Exhaust Deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Reverse Lamp Not Working

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 43,621 miles

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

Offside Reverse Lamp Not Working

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2014 43,620 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Reverse Lamp Not Working

Rear Exhaust Deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 40,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Sep 2013 40,855 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,095 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2011 32,618 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,618 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 23,849 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,518 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 17,971 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 16,615 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 16,615 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 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SD53 MUY, 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 SD53 MUY registered?

SD53 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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