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RY53 NLU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,938 mi
Last recorded87,938 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 87,938 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components sprayed with under sealant

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 26 Jul 2019 87,938 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components sprayed with under sealant

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,237 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 87,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 84,752 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,467 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 80,559 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 74,781 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,409 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 67,603 miles

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

slight play in steering uj

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,522 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 55,542 miles

Front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 55,542 miles

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

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

Front and rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,604 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear no plate breaking down

Pass 13 Dec 2007 35,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 35,905 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 26,913 miles

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

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

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 NLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 NLU, 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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RY53 NLU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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