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SM53 FJC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,128 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 118,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 118,056 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 104,626 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 104,624 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 100,948 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 100,948 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 97,860 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 97,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,393 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,893 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 90,893 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2017 86,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 81,050 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,291 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 71,029 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 71,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 May 2013 64,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 58,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 53,139 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Apr 2010 46,995 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,384 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,791 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,699 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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SM53 FJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SM53 FJC, 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 SM53 FJC registered?

SM53 FJC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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