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SJ53 YNT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,088 mi
Last recorded54,088 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 54,088 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 51,933 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhuast corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,267 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,704 miles

both front shockers starting to leak

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 6 Dec 2012 46,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front shockers starting to leak

o/s front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 9 Dec 2011 44,659 miles

both front shockers starting to leak

exhaust box starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2011 44,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front shockers starting to leak

both o/s tyres perished ADVISE REPLAEMENT

exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,524 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,312 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,475 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,648 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,357 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,957 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,957 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 YNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

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

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