MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 unevenly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively standard (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
windows appear to be excessively tinted.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL53 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?
NL53 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is NL53 ZBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for NL53 ZBW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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