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GF53 UTL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,133 mi
Last recorded34,133 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 34,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 34,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 32,646 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,647 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 28,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 26,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn in outer shoulder

nearside rear tyre slight crack outer side wall /cut in the tread/ punctured

Pass 4 Dec 2012 24,942 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 24,942 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre worn outer shoulder

nsf, osf - brake hose bend protectors - split(cracked)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 21,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nsf tyre worn outer shoulder

nsf, osf - brake hose bend protectors - split(cracked)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,349 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer tread feathered

Fail 19 Nov 2010 19,349 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre outer tread feathered

Pass 12 Nov 2009 17,344 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 17,344 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 15,681 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 15,681 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

2 nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,676 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,265 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 UTL 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 66.7%.

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 GF53 UTL, 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 UTL registered?

GF53 UTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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