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FG53 NYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 NYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 79,134 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 79,133 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,228 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads slightly worn low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

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

under vehicle covered in under trays

Fail 2 Apr 2019 73,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads slightly worn low

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

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

under vehicle covered in under trays

Pass 13 Apr 2018 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre box is corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre has a deep cut to the inner sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at connection with the flexi hose. borderline fail (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust centre box is corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,039 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,415 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,191 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,341 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2013 60,378 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2012 58,585 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 58,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 55,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,628 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 51,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,329 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,273 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 NYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NYZ, 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 FG53 NYZ registered?

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

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