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MW53 NCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

63,209 mi
Last recorded63,209 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 NCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 63,209 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 58,305 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 54,256 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 48,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 43,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 40,056 miles

Child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,425 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2013 36,389 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres tread slightly distorted

Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 30,528 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 27,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 25,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 23,572 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2006 21,633 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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MW53 NCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MW53 NCU, 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 MW53 NCU registered?

MW53 NCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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