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SV53 MUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,931 mi
Last recorded96,931 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 96,931 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,808 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 75,808 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,880 miles

n/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

Fail 3 Dec 2013 68,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,086 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,086 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,590 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 41,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,759 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 18,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 18,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,699 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 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MUY, 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 MUY registered?

SV53 MUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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