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RJ53 NLA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,081 mi
Last recorded103,081 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 NLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 103,081 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 103,081 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low bothsides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working bothsides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 100,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,750 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2018
Fail 21 Feb 2018

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 71,893 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,524 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R1582V (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,077 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,459 miles

NSR Tyre Badly Perished

Pass 30 Oct 2012 24,213 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,066 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 20,130 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 18,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,521 miles

front brake pads wearing down

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,875 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,156 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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RJ53 NLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ53 NLA, 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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RJ53 NLA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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