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SB53 NPP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,308 mi
Last recorded108,308 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 108,308 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR CORRODED

REAR CENTER AND O/S SEATS MISSING BELTS NOT TESTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush LOWER WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement LOWER WISHBONE FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST SYSTEM REAR CORRODED

O/S FRONT STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY

REAR CENTER AND O/S SEATS MISSING BELTS NOT TESTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 May 2016 82,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 5 May 2016 82,526 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted unable to see all brake pipes

Pass 15 Jun 2015 79,752 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 79,620 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVENLY WORN ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 77,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr jacking point rubber missing

Pass 15 May 2013 74,373 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

osf tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,608 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades splitting

light rust on rear inner sills

Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,908 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nsr of car on door wheel arch and sill trims

front wiper blades wearing

Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,866 miles

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

nsr jacking point rubber mount missing

Pass 7 May 2009 54,697 miles

rear box mount slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2009 54,697 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear box mount slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2008 48,951 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,561 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,561 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 37,552 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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SB53 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SB53 NPP, 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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SB53 NPP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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