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RY53 NLO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 101,192 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 101,192 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 94,862 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no beam image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just above limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 89,794 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear exhaust mounting broken, still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,694 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,568 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,826 miles

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

Rear o/s n/s tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2014 73,314 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

center exhaust rusty

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2013 68,246 miles

Damage to n/s/f wing, no sharpe edges

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 25 Nov 2013 68,244 miles

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

Damage to n/s/f wing, no sharpe edges

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,061 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 63,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,662 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,590 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 39,588 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,836 miles

both front brake flexi-hoses cracked

front discs ridged and worn

knock from steering column

nearside rear outer pad low

offside front tyre close to limit outer edge

some play in offside front track rod end (lift)

water damage front no plate

water damage rear no plate

Pass 3 Dec 2007 23,137 miles

water damage front and rear no plate

front discs ridged and worn

knock from steering coloum

nearside rear and offside front tyres side call perished

Pass 4 Dec 2006 17,594 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 NLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO registered?

RY53 NLO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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