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SB53 NRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,569 mi
Last recorded105,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 NRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 105,569 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body rust

Fail 16 Jul 2020 105,569 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body rust

Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,752 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 95,274 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 90,946 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall no cords exposed

Fail 13 Mar 2017 90,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

n/s/r tyre cracked on inner side wall no cords exposed

Pass 19 Mar 2016 82,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust rear hangers slightly detriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2016 82,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear hangers slightly detriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2015 79,787 miles

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)

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

steering column lower bush worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 79,782 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

steering column lower bush worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,636 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 72,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust corrosion

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

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

Offside rear tyre splits on inner sidewall- no cords exposed

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 65,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front inner wall cracking

off side rear inner wall cracking

Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front inner wall cracking

off side rear inner wall cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2012 57,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F door seal is split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper is split

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,416 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F door seal is split

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear wiper is split

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,141 miles

front and rear undertrays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,301 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,240 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 24,845 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 24,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 15,055 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 NRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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