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GF53 OXL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 OXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 82,228 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 82,224 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 81,189 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,585 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,897 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 74,211 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,063 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 2 May 2013 66,989 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 66,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 64,519 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,906 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 54,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,021 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 51,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 44,912 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 27,191 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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GF53 OXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OXL, 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 OXL registered?

GF53 OXL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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