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SD53 UHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,984 miles

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,924 miles

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,010 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 54,560 miles

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

n/s front tyre getting close to limit - advise repalce soon

slight play on steering column joint

some wear o/s + n/s front brake discs

Pass 5 Oct 2010 51,508 miles

o/s front tyre getting close to wear indicators

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,892 miles

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

o/s + n/s front brake discs in poor condition / worn - advise replace

Pass 2 Oct 2008 43,551 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,519 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 28,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,069 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 UHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SD53 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

SD53 UHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is SD53 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 UHE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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