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YX53 NSO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,585 mi
Last recorded126,585 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 NSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,585 miles

Emissions not tested too much black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2017 97,696 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 97,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,041 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

near and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion

under-tray fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,039 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

near and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,310 miles

exhaust box corroded & shabby

Fail 1 Mar 2016 72,309 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing glass (8.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded & brackets loose but exhaust is secure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 68,353 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2014 68,353 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust first skin correded

mileometer not displayed

Fail 11 Mar 2013

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust first skin correded

mileometer not displayed

Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,779 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,779 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,157 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,485 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 31,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 31,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 24,687 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 16,826 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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YX53 NSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YX53 NSO, 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 YX53 NSO registered?

YX53 NSO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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