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YN53 NWO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,703 mi
Last recorded152,703 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 NWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 152,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 145,420 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 143,958 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/deteriorated,

Pass 11 Dec 2015 138,477 miles

middle section of exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,965 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,965 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,401 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 119,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,576 miles

nearside and offside front brake flexi rubber sleeves split slightly.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 93,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,297 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,702 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 66,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 52,085 miles

front bake pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 19,485 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 19,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Oct 2006 19,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 NWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol 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 NWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YN53 NWO?

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What year was YN53 NWO registered?

YN53 NWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is YN53 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 NWO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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