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AV53 NAO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,183 mi
Last recorded83,183 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 83,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 83,183 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface taillight (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 80,518 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 80,518 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (both) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (both) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty/deteriorated

under body rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault parking light stay on (1.7 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system from abs unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty/deteriorated

under body rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 70,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 70,204 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 64,370 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 56,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 52,100 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Note: Underside of vehicle under-sealed, brake pipes etc.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,195 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,885 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 45,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting is abit rough

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

remove item before carry out test

Fail 1 Oct 2015 45,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mounting is abit rough

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

remove item before carry out test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 38,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,408 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres are in a poor condition.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 30,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres are in a poor condition.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,096 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,437 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2007 19,015 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 14,605 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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AV53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AV53 NAO, 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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AV53 NAO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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