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NL53 FNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,841 mi
Last recorded81,841 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 FNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,841 miles

Front Flexi hoses perishing

Rear Metal brake pipes usty

Rear Shock absorbers damp

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,618 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 74,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,270 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,904 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,057 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 65,057 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,240 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 56,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 52,602 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,391 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 28,324 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 20,517 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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 FNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

NL53 FNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is NL53 FNW safe to buy?

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