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AV53 NCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,367 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 59,768 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 58,881 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,010 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 54,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 54,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 50,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,422 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 47,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,750 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 40,709 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 40,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 37,029 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 37,029 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,792 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,667 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,414 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 23,414 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,320 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,062 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 NCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NCA, 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 AV53 NCA registered?

AV53 NCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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The MOT history for AV53 NCA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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