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NL53 FMK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

47,678 mi
Last recorded47,678 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 47,678 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 54,298 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody mot testable items are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,648 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 46,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 41,564 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,461 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,540 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 37,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,237 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 35,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,039 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,620 miles

Nsf tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Nsr tyre slightly craked on outer edge

Osf tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Osr tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 30,618 miles

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

Nsf tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Osf tyre slightly cracked on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 27,389 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,174 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 24,174 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 21,102 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 17,511 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,511 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,841 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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NL53 FMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NL53 FMK, 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 NL53 FMK registered?

NL53 FMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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The MOT history for NL53 FMK shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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