2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class 1.4L Petrol · SH53 UCL
2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (1.4L, petrol). First registered 15 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 54,240 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH53 UCL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/08/2025
- 54,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH53 UCL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz A-Class (SH53 UCL) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush very worn so much so”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced j”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
SH53 UCL Mileage History
- 18/01/202346,901 mi
- 27/07/202346,901 mi
- 23/07/202451,265 mi+4,364 mi
- 13/08/202451,266 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/202554,240 mi+2,974 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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