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SJ53 YMH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,843 mi
Last recorded44,843 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 44,843 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 37,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 37,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020
Pass 14 Nov 2019 37,620 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 37,611 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 37,519 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 37,339 miles

eml on

off side rear and near side rear tyres nails

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,192 miles

near side rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 36,307 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side rear suspension lite mist of oil

Pass 7 Dec 2012 35,106 miles

near side front tyre cut on tread

near side rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2011 33,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,604 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 31,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 29,830 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,378 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cracking in raer tyres

Pass 1 Aug 2006 23,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YMH 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 90%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

SJ53 YMH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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