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YN53 NWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,321 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 81,579 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure over silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,173 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,221 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

under vehicle trays fitted to majority of underside

Pass 27 Oct 2016 66,537 miles

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

exhaust corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2015 63,635 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 63,635 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

exhaust corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 60,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,782 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,770 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 50,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,837 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 19,049 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 11,195 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 11,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YN53 NWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YN53 NWK, 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 YN53 NWK registered?

YN53 NWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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