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NU53 JYP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,404 mi
Last recorded90,404 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 JYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,404 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 84,589 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 84,589 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 78,922 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 75,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 71,747 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 66,779 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 60,671 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,548 miles

steering slightly notchy

Fail 21 Sep 2011 52,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

steering slightly notchy

Pass 20 May 2010 40,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 34,652 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2009 34,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2008 29,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,918 miles

underneath covered from front to rear unable to see sills, floor, brake pipes, handbrake cable and fuel pipes

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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NU53 JYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NU53 JYP, 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 NU53 JYP registered?

NU53 JYP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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