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SP53 NKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

55,686 mi
Last recorded55,686 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 54,535 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 54,533 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 52,007 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,353 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 50,326 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,167 miles

advise engine management on

Fail 23 Dec 2014 47,167 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise engine management on

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,627 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 37,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,943 miles

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

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,594 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 32,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 19,016 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,393 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2006 16,619 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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SP53 NKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP53 NKG, 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 SP53 NKG registered?

SP53 NKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is SP53 NKG safe to buy?

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