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HX53 NLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,937 mi
Last recorded125,937 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,504 miles

Offside mirror damaged

child seats fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 103,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 95,194 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 95,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,755 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 86,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Feb 2012 76,658 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 16,594 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

neaarside rear tyre low tread depth

offsie front and rear tyres mis shaped

Pass 7 Feb 2011 62,138 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 51,093 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,093 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,413 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 25,443 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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HX53 NLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX53 NLF, 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 HX53 NLF registered?

HX53 NLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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