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NG52 NLJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG52 NLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 71,201 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 68,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Condition of exhaust

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,700 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front borderline (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays fitted to underbody

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,512 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,860 miles

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

Condition of rear silencer

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,169 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,115 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,875 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 37,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2010 29,819 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 29,819 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 22,771 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 22,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 11,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 8,069 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 NLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

NG52 NLJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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