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ML53 NPP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 NPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 60,945 miles

Front indicators slightly faded

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,502 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 53,792 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 53,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,110 miles

both front brakes pipes have been greased

Pass 7 May 2014 48,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

age cracks in n/s/f tyre

both front and rear brake pipes starting to corroed

Pass 8 May 2013 47,320 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,553 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,973 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,479 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 32,967 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,967 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,436 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 19,613 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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ML53 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML53 NPP, 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 ML53 NPP registered?

ML53 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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The MOT history for ML53 NPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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