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GF53 KKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 KKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 92,899 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 84,318 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre perishing slightly and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 84,318 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear tyre perishing slightly and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

Both Rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both Rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,592 miles

O.S.Rear brake grabbing slightly

O.S.Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Small exhaust blow on join between front and centre pipes

Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,247 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2014 67,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 63,206 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 59,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 54,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 51,610 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,613 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,606 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,193 miles

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

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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GF53 KKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GF53 KKZ, 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 GF53 KKZ registered?

GF53 KKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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