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SJ53 YMR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,104 mi
Last recorded57,104 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,104 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,639 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 24,488 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 20,353 miles

All tyres have minor cracks on sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,353 miles

All tyres have minor cracks on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Oct 2007 13,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 8,858 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 YMR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YMR, 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 YMR registered?

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

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