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GG03 SJG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,796 mi
Last recorded105,796 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGG03 SJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 17 Feb 2018 105,796 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked spring seat (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 15 Feb 2017 96,137 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2017 96,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 83,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 72,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air fillter cover missing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 72,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air fillter cover missing

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,823 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 63,823 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,295 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 55,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 45,461 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 40,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,807 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,875 miles

advise front tyres getting very close to spec also advise that front pads getting low

Pass 28 May 2008 26,085 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 20,805 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 16,421 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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GG03 SJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GG03 SJG, 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 GG03 SJG registered?

GG03 SJG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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