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AO53 GME

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 102,758 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,575 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 94,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 85,035 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,370 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,473 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 60,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 55,688 miles

unable to examine front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 55,688 miles

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

unable to examine front to rear brake pipes due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 55,500 miles

Offside Front side repeater lens cracked

exhaust rear silencer corroded

slight free play at steering wheel

slight knock from steering

under trays fitted preventing full insoection

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 53,772 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,976 miles

Both rear tyres are feathering on the inside edges

Exhaust silencer box outer skin is corroded

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside front brake pipe is corroded

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the inner and outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 47,976 miles

Both rear tyres are feathering on the inside edges

Exhaust silencer box outer skin is corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe is corroded

Offside front brake pipe is corroded

Offside rear brake pipe is corroded

Rear exhaust bracket is corroded

Sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of the inner and outer sills

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,176 miles

Covers fitted under vehicle body, resulting in most of the underside being unchecked.

Exhaust centre box starting to corrode where support strap is located

Front to rear fuel pipe starting to corrode (above alternator)

Nearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 26,985 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked and split

Front discs ridged

Front number plate delaminating

Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 17,303 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 17,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,169 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 14,703 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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AO53 GME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO53 GME, 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 AO53 GME registered?

AO53 GME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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