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SN53 TTO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 TTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

1/ front and rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded

2/ slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Apr 2018 97,534 miles

Some rust on underside inc several metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

n/s/r brake rubbing (NOISY)

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn low on edges (3)

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2018 97,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure WHEEL LOOSE ? (2.1.6)

Some rust on underside inc several metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

n/s/r brake rubbing (NOISY)

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn low on edges (3)

o/s/r brake disc very rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear on inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s rear (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 88,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/f and o/s/r (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 81,293 miles

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 81,293 miles

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

Nearside inner rack arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 81,243 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

1. Slight damage to both front tyre outer side walls.

2. Slight play detected at steering wheel.

3. Slight play in top suspension mounting bush.

Fail 14 Mar 2016 81,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,050 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 70,044 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 55,434 miles

nsr tyre badly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2013 44,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,513 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 42,350 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,900 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 34,858 miles

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

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 32,397 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,278 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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SN53 TTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SN53 TTO, 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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SN53 TTO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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