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SV53 MTY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,807 mi
Last recorded86,807 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,807 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,643 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,626 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front abs ring corroding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes underside

clutch pipe corroded

slight noise from n/s strut top bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,004 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,180 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 70,202 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 63,742 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,629 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 52,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,665 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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SV53 MTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 SV53 MTY, 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 SV53 MTY registered?

SV53 MTY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 MTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV53 MTY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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