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SJ53 YMG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,886 mi
Last recorded110,886 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 YMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 110,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front jacking block missing

offside rear wheel arch damaged/deteriorated

rear exhaust support bracket fractured

Fail 13 Mar 2017 110,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside front jacking block missing

offside rear wheel arch damaged/deteriorated

rear exhaust support bracket fractured

Pass 21 Mar 2016 96,004 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Knocking noise from steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,172 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 69,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,160 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,336 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 55,140 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,027 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,854 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 37,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet release needs adjusting

Pass 22 Nov 2006 37,469 miles

bonnet release needs adjusting

Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,862 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 YMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMG, 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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SJ53 YMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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