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SJ53 UHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,431 mi
Last recorded56,431 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 UHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 56,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2021

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 May 2020 45,999 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2020 45,999 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,341 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 2 May 2017 40,336 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 40,302 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 40,296 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 May 2015 40,226 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 40,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 39,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,482 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 23 May 2012 39,482 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 35,703 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,527 miles

BOTH REAR,AND O/S/F TYRES BADLY PERISHED.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 25,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 26,352 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,799 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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SJ53 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ53 UHZ, 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 SJ53 UHZ registered?

SJ53 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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The MOT history for SJ53 UHZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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