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AV53 NBO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 NBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,901 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,901 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,900 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,711 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner cv gaitor loose and slighlty leaking grease

steering UJ has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front inner cv gaitor loose and slighlty leaking grease

steering UJ has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,590 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 38,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 28,333 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 18,164 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 16,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,580 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 11,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 11,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV53 NBO, 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 NBO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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