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SV53 MUP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,031 mi
Last recorded66,031 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MUP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 66,031 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 66,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 61,122 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear starting to slightly weep (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 61,118 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear starting to slightly weep (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper split not clearing effectively

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,441 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wiper split not clearing effectively

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 51,438 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 51,438 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,162 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 37,687 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

exhaust corroded

shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

very slight perishing on front flexi brake hoses

Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded/corroding

exhaust corroded

shock absorbers corroded

some corrosion on both front brake pipes

very slight perishing on front flexi brake hoses

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,857 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND STARTING TO CRACK ON TREAD

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,201 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,705 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,684 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 13,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 12,692 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 MUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV53 MUP, 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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SV53 MUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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