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DU53 GNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,338 mi
Last recorded86,338 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,338 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2023 86,327 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 54% (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 59% (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2021 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to outersills and floor

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken

silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2021 67,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to outersills and floor

rear exhaust support bracket corroded and broken

silencer corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2019 54,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 42,932 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 32,322 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,353 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 21,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 19,577 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 18,400 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front pads showing signs of wear

Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 15,367 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,800 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 11,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 9,211 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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DU53 GNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DU53 GNJ, 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 DU53 GNJ registered?

DU53 GNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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