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FG53 NYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,592 mi
Last recorded76,592 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,592 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 76,592 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 76,552 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 66,490 miles

front brake imbalance

front tyres wearing uneven

vehicle idles ruff

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 27 Mar 2010 66,490 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

front brake imbalance

front tyres wearing uneven

vehicle idles ruff

Pass 27 Mar 2009 53,301 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 53,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 38,985 miles

Complete under vehicle protection tray fitted blocking view of underbody items

Pass 12 Sep 2007 35,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,654 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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FG53 NYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG53 NYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG53 NYX registered?

FG53 NYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FG53 NYX safe to buy?

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