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SH53 NWM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,433 mi
Last recorded134,433 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 134,433 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 134,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 126,165 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 115,220 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering colomn

Pass 14 Nov 2012 103,553 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,073 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 91,071 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 79,233 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009
Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,608 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,274 miles

O/S/R tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 18 Oct 2006 36,873 miles

passengers seat has been modified,free play in seat base

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 NWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SH53 NWM, 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 NWM registered?

SH53 NWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is SH53 NWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 NWM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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