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SH53 JKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,557 mi
Last recorded68,557 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 JKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 65,729 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,558 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,557 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 59,047 miles

slight rust on both brake pipes from rear flexi hoses

Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,422 miles

Front tyres wearing low.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 51,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 46,800 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,047 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 42,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 34,523 miles

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

wear to front brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2009 28,306 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both offside rims slightly distorted

front brake pads getting low

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, reccomend geometry check due to subframe

offside of front subframe damaged

offside rear jacking rubber missing

rear number plate

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,306 miles

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

both offside rims slightly distorted

front brake pads getting low

front brakes slightly uneven

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

offside front lower arm rear bush starting to split

offside front tyre wearing inner edge, reccomend geometry check due to subframe

offside of front subframe damaged

offside rear jacking rubber missing

rear number plate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 23,508 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,796 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 7,543 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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SH53 JKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH53 JKK, 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 JKK registered?

SH53 JKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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