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GF53 RZC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,526 mi
Last recorded117,526 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 RZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 117,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 114,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 103,910 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 103,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 91,906 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,905 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,789 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 81,444 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 78,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,908 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 74,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,776 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,499 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2011

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011
Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,100 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,839 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,656 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 35,662 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check n/s/f and rear seat belts due to child seats

Pass 30 Sep 2006 24,986 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 RZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

GF53 RZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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