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RY53 NKR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,251 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 86,249 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 80,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 74,020 miles

Central box detiriaring

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,843 miles

eml on

oil leak

steering arm play

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,530 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,040 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 53,040 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 40,723 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,952 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,762 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 30,731 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 25,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyre treads worn very low outer edges

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

o/s screen washers low

Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,759 miles

both front tyre treads worn very low outer edges

front registration plate deteriorating

n/s dipped beam aim on 2% minimum limit

n/s/f tyre tread outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre tread low inner edge

o/s screen washers low

Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,936 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 17,873 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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RY53 NKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY53 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

RY53 NKR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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