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Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE UNIT CRACKED AND DAMP INSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Stop lamp(s) not working OFFSIDE INOP (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BROKEN / HANGING NEAR BRAKE PARTS AND WHEEL (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre has ply or cords exposed NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONTS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE UNIT CRACKED AND DAMP INSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY AND COMPONENTS / SCABBY SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting
Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge
corrosion on exhaust
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre cracking at edge of tread
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre cracking at edge of tread
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust mid section slightly coroding
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust mid section slightly coroding
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NK53 HHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 NK53 HHU, 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 NK53 HHU registered?
NK53 HHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 November 2003.
Is NK53 HHU safe to buy?
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