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GF53 UUA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 UUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2016

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Front brake hoses perished

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 26 Apr 2016

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Front brake hoses perished

Pass 10 Dec 2014

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Slight knock in stearing

Wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Front and rear brake pads worn low

Slight knock in stearing

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2013

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

SRS warning light on

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 67,785 miles

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 13 Dec 2011 67,785 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2010 58,511 miles

nearside front and nearside rear wheels slightly buckled/damaged

slight wear in steering column

Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,297 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front and nearside rear wheels slightly buckled/damaged

slight wear in steering column

Pass 19 Nov 2009 48,933 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 48,933 miles

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn close to mot limits

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,369 miles

rear brake pads thin

Fail 16 Oct 2008 38,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake pads thin

Pass 30 Oct 2007 31,914 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2007 31,914 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,660 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 UUA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

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The MOT history for GF53 UUA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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