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GF53 UUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,507 mi
Last recorded49,507 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 49,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,526 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 40,231 miles

Front brake pads over half worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,158 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 29,358 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 27,391 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,628 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 22,399 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 19,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,099 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 11,654 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 8,395 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 UUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

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

Is GF53 UUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 UUE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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