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FH53 NSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 107,699 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 93,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 81,731 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracking

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 81,731 miles

Both rear tyres tread cracking

Centre exhaust section corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 76,454 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,413 miles

Centre exhaust box deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,304 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,742 miles

n/s/r brake pipeslightly correded

Pass 1 Oct 2011 53,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 43,032 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 42,979 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 36,988 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 36,988 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,784 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES AND GETTING LOW ON TREAD,TRACKING?

Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,462 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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FH53 NSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FH53 NSJ, 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 FH53 NSJ registered?

FH53 NSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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