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NG53 FHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,755 mi
Last recorded64,755 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 64,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion underneath

slight play in front wheels

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,032 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 64,019 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Unable to see front to rear metal brake pipes as are all hidden by under covers .

Pass 22 Sep 2016 63,068 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 62,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 60,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 60,270 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

srs light on . will fail when new rules apply

Fail 18 Aug 2011 57,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 57,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 50,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 50,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre feathering inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,717 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 33,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,461 miles

nearside front tyre feathering outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,635 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 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NG53 FHE, 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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NG53 FHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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