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SH53 NWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,770 mi
Last recorded81,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,770 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 77,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 77,326 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 73,784 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,817 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 68,817 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,244 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,761 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

nsr road wheel damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2011 54,761 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded

nsr road wheel damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,158 miles

rear tyres old and cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,745 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 24,803 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 24,208 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 NWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWF, 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 NWF registered?

SH53 NWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 November 2003.

Is SH53 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 NWF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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