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OX53 NJK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,521 mi
Last recorded99,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

mil light on

Fail 14 Oct 2017 99,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

sill kits fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine light on

exhaust system deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2016 95,675 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

steering coulmn noisy

Fail 15 Oct 2016 95,663 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

steering coulmn noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2015 91,887 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhausted heat shield corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,887 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhausted heat shield corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 83,605 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on edges o/s cut in wall not to cords

both sides sills slightly corroded / sill kit fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Jun 2014 83,605 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both sides sills slightly corroded / sill kit fitted

exhaust slightly deteriorated

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,134 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,907 miles

unable to check umnder vehicle due to plastic covers being fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,292 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to it being encased in plastic

Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,292 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to back plates being fitted to the vehicle

unable to fully inspect the steering wheel column & its joints due to it being encased in plastic

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,741 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both reg plates are starting to delaminate but are both still readable

the underneath of this vehicle has not been fully inspected due to plastic muck cover that stems the full length of the vehicle

unable to fully inspect the front brake discs due to the vehicle being fitted with back plates

Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,718 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,976 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 23,728 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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OX53 NJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OX53 NJK, 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 OX53 NJK registered?

OX53 NJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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