MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
suspect water pump has slight leak = pink staining
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
suspect water pump has slight leak = pink staining
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
excess plastic to underside of vehicle
rear wiper split
unable to see front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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NV53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 NV53 FLA, 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 FLA registered?
NV53 FLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 October 2003.
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