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SH53 CKX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,851 mi
Last recorded120,851 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 CKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 113,548 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 105,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,881 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 87,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 87,596 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f wheel binding

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,018 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,857 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 58,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 44,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 30,175 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,389 miles

screen washers high

Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,233 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 26,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SH53 CKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH53 CKX, 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 SH53 CKX registered?

SH53 CKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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