MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,103 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
both front wiper blades slightly torn also rear wiper not clearing screen
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SH53 UEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UEC, 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 UEC registered?
SH53 UEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is SH53 UEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH53 UEC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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