MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
BOTH front shock absorbers starting to corrode
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and cracking
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
BOTH front shock absorbers starting to corrode
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges and cracking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres worn on edges
knocking noise from steering column area (no play detected)
slight play in steering rack ends
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust box outer skin corroded
knocking noise detected at steering wheel (no play found at time of test)
slight play in both front steering rack ends
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust box outer skin corroded
knocking noise detected at steering wheel (no play found at time of test)
slight play in both front steering rack ends
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
exhaust has part of system corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
exhaust has part of system corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust middle box corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust middle box corroded.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear exhaust box outer skin corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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NL53 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 NL53 HLC, 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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NL53 HLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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