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NX53 WNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,210 mi
Last recorded80,210 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 WNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 80,210 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

BOTH number plates slightly deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH cracking slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front tyres wearing edges & treads low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Nearside indicator repeater cracked

corrosion both rear wheel arches

exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

undertrays fitted making thorough inspection of some testable items impossible

Pass 10 Feb 2018 74,540 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside wiper split

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 69,536 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Urgent (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 69,534 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Urgent (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,686 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 54,620 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

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 30 Jun 2014 54,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 49,277 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 49,277 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 44,603 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,385 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 34,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 22,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 20,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,031 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,688 miles

rear wiper split

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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NX53 WNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX53 WNF, 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 NX53 WNF registered?

NX53 WNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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