MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front wheel rim damaged
offside rear wheel rim damaged
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
front brake discs slightly worn
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight play in n/s steering tie rod
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake discs wearing
slight play in n/s tie rod
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
underbody panels fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis/components
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
underbody panels fitted not allowing full inspection of chassis/components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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AJ53 NBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AJ53 NBZ, 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 AJ53 NBZ registered?
AJ53 NBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.
Is AJ53 NBZ safe to buy?
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