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NU53 OJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,961 mi
Last recorded102,961 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 OJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 102,961 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 90,204 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,204 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 77,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 65,506 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 65,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear hanger deteriated.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 60,634 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,379 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,108 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 55,108 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 47,594 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres are badly feathered.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,317 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres feathered on inside.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 34,137 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread channels +distorting slightly on inner quarter

Fail 13 Jul 2009 34,137 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread channels +distorting slightly on inner quarter

Pass 29 Jul 2008 27,954 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 20,624 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 17,017 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 16,691 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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NU53 OJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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