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SM53 FJU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,602 mi
Last recorded58,602 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 FJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 58,602 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,131 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 53,131 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 40,331 miles

rear tyre inner edges are losing shape

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,258 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 FJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SM53 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

SM53 FJU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is SM53 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 FJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM53 FJU have outstanding finance?

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