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NM53 YYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM53 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 98,456 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 97,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2015 96,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 95,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 92,684 miles

n/s/f protective cover for flexi brake pipe split

n/s/r tyre has 3 puncture repairs

Fail 27 Jun 2013 92,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f protective cover for flexi brake pipe split

n/s/r tyre has 3 puncture repairs

Pass 5 Jul 2012 87,160 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,340 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 61,660 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 61,658 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 54,310 miles

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)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 54,310 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 45,634 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 45,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,382 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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NM53 YYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NM53 YYB, 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 NM53 YYB registered?

NM53 YYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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