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YR53 NVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,587 mi
Last recorded62,587 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 NVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,587 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,648 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 51,739 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 48,572 miles

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

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 48,572 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyre side walls damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,141 miles

cant see car underbody for plastic covers

Fail 20 Jan 2010 4 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cant see car underbody for plastic covers

Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,485 miles

ENGINE OIL LOW

PULLY NOISE ON ENGINE.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,953 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 28,750 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,317 miles

BAS / ESP warning light is ON

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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YR53 NVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR53 NVL, 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

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What year was YR53 NVL registered?

YR53 NVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YR53 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 NVL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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