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GJ03 UCP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,911 mi
Last recorded27,911 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 UCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,911 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 27,911 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,414 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 27,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 27,083 miles

o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes started to corrod

Fail 16 Aug 2017 27,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r + n/s/r brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,063 miles

suspect puncture in offside rear tyre, not repairable may be ok ! 195/50/15

Pass 14 Aug 2015 25,324 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 25,324 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 bridgestone turanza er300 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,468 miles

both rear tyres beginning to perrish

Pass 29 Aug 2013 22,513 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 22,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 21,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,812 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,560 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,796 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2007 12,517 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 10,177 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 6,002 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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GJ03 UCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ03 UCP, 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 GJ03 UCP registered?

GJ03 UCP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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