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SV53 MVF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 MVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,443 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 100,349 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,267 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 92,585 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 92,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 82,353 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 76,444 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 76,443 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,432 miles

both front wipers torn

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded slightly

most of brake pipes covered by undertrays

tyre sizes - 195/50r15

Pass 23 Sep 2009 56,182 miles

center pipe outer case corroding through

front flexis outer gaurd split

front tyres 3.5mm(raised tread)

hard to see fuel system and front to rear brake lines due to large under trays

slight corrosion on exhaust

small rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 195/50/15

very slight knock through steering

Fail 15 Sep 2009 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

center pipe outer case corroding through

front flexis outer gaurd split

front tyres 3.5mm(raised tread)

hard to see fuel system and front to rear brake lines due to large under trays

slight corrosion on exhaust

small rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 195/50/15

very slight knock through steering

Pass 9 Sep 2008 41,622 miles

rear tyres waering slightly uneven on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,681 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,169 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 MVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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