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NL02 MAK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,391 mi
Last recorded24,391 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 MAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 24,391 miles

general corrosion under the body

under tray fitted all over the body

Pass 13 Feb 2025 23,381 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 23,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 23,379 miles

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

plastic panels covering the front to rear brake pipes preventing an inspection.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 23,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

plastic panels covering the front to rear brake pipes preventing an inspection.

Pass 14 Jun 2021 23,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine mil light on

Fail 14 Jun 2021 23,373 miles

engine mil light on

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 19,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 19,993 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror unit (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,877 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 17,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 15,858 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 15,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,220 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking and deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,128 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 11,123 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 8,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 7,480 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 7,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,099 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 5,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,042 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,240 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 3,666 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 3,085 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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NL02 MAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 NL02 MAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL02 MAK registered?

NL02 MAK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is NL02 MAK safe to buy?

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