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RY53 NLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 NLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 89,124 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 88,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 86,696 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,679 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 83,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,880 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 79,107 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,368 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 76,394 miles

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

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

covers fitted under car

Fail 19 Nov 2016 76,369 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

covers fitted under car

Pass 21 Nov 2015 75,004 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 74,324 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,036 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 69,922 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 66,984 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,453 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,312 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 50,759 miles

Number plates starting to delaminate.

Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,623 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,694 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 26,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 26,772 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 NLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NLV, 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 NLV registered?

RY53 NLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for RY53 NLV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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