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RY53 NKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,108 mi
Last recorded115,108 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,108 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 115,108 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 115,108 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,628 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,226 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,421 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 49,360 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 45,835 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,263 miles

some corrosion on front & rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,850 miles

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

near side front tyre out of shape high spot

Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,255 miles

front discs ridged

nearside rear tyre getting low (inner edge)

underneath wet (rain water)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2006 25,588 miles

Rear 'no' plate discoloured.

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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RY53 NKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RY53 NKO, 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 RY53 NKO registered?

RY53 NKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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