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SM53 ODG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,162 mi
Last recorded108,162 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 108,162 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,371 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,028 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 63,457 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 45,610 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,897 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 28,897 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 11,428 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 ODG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ODG, 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 ODG registered?

SM53 ODG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is SM53 ODG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM53 ODG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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