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NG53 FHD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,047 mi
Last recorded78,047 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 78,047 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 78,047 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 71,156 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,964 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,735 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,002 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 53,936 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 53,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,488 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,766 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 42,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,053 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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NG53 FHD 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 80%.

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 NG53 FHD, 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 NG53 FHD registered?

NG53 FHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is NG53 FHD safe to buy?

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