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NV53 BLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

71,484 mi
Last recorded71,484 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 BLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 71,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached only one bolt in top strut mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,862 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH sides outer covers split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 65,846 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH sides outer covers split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 63,603 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 53,909 miles

Nearside Front brake hose deterated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose deterated

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake hose deterated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose deterated

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,345 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,345 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,834 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,848 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,292 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 18,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,011 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 17,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,592 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 15,728 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,416 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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NV53 BLF 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 81%.

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 NV53 BLF, 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 NV53 BLF registered?

NV53 BLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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