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NA53 COH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,637 mi
Last recorded43,637 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 COH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 43,637 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 43,386 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 42,101 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 42,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 40,775 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,821 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,876 miles

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

slight play at steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2010 33,630 miles

Free play in lower steering column joint

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Fail 26 Feb 2010 33,630 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Free play in lower steering column joint

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

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,395 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,096 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 18,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 18,933 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,295 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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NA53 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NA53 COH, 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 NA53 COH registered?

NA53 COH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is NA53 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 COH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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