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ME53 NAZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 NAZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 115,442 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 111,801 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 106,084 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 103,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 95,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 91,058 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 78,311 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

plastic sill covers & undertrays fitted preventing inspection for corrosion & some brake pipes.

Pass 2 Aug 2008 66,043 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 51,269 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 51,269 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,761 miles

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

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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ME53 NAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ME53 NAZ, 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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ME53 NAZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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