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SH53 WXR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 WXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,977 miles

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 66,667 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 66,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 57,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,256 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 41,302 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 37,459 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 33,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,372 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,705 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 21,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 18,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 14,261 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 9,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,323 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 WXR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WXR, 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 WXR registered?

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

Is SH53 WXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH53 WXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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