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YF53 NLL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,137 mi
Last recorded57,137 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 57,137 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre misshaped

removed items from drivers view prior to test

string on o/s/f seat belt

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,519 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 42,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,635 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,451 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,502 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,502 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,731 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on walls

Pass 8 Jun 2010 21,869 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 19,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 16,556 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 13,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 11,675 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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YF53 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF53 NLL, 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 YF53 NLL registered?

YF53 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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