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FY03 GGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,652 mi
Last recorded93,652 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 93,652 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken and exhaust silencer box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 93,649 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe bracket broken and exhaust silencer box is corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 91,509 miles

Rear Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,223 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

slight knock from steering

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,724 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 86,773 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 83,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 77,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,290 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 69,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 65,363 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 65,363 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 61,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 61,025 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,799 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,774 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 52,774 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 48,404 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,522 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,041 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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FY03 GGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY03 GGJ, 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 FY03 GGJ registered?

FY03 GGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for FY03 GGJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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