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GD53 BBN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,426 mi
Last recorded93,426 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,426 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 90,092 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 90,092 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail mounting separated from the exhaust tail pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2017 85,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 85,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 75,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,830 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 69,763 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 64,020 miles

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 64,020 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 58,279 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 37,676 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 31,320 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,257 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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GD53 BBN 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 77.8%.

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 GD53 BBN, 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 GD53 BBN registered?

GD53 BBN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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