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NG52 NKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,451 mi
Last recorded98,451 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 NKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 98,451 miles

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Fail 1 Feb 2013 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,128 miles

REAR SILENCER DESCALING

SLIGHT MARKS ON F/WINDSCREEN

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 97,112 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

REAR SILENCER DESCALING

SLIGHT MARKS ON F/WINDSCREEN

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 95,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 80,053 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle, plastic covering missing but not affecting its operation

Fail 7 Jan 2010 80,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle, plastic covering missing but not affecting its operation

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,280 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,373 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 36,490 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,051 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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NG52 NKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NG52 NKK, 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 NG52 NKK registered?

NG52 NKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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