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GD03 LKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,328 mi
Last recorded102,328 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 LKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 102,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,706 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,808 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,784 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,784 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 67,058 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 67,049 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 58,028 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 58,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,293 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,721 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 32,030 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 19,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 19,083 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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GD03 LKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GD03 LKU, 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 GD03 LKU registered?

GD03 LKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is GD03 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD03 LKU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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