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GJ53 CWL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGJ53 CWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2020
Fail 21 Oct 2020

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 104,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 104,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 102,379 miles

exh rear box in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,409 miles

Front SLIGHT PLAY /KNOCK PRESENT ON STEERINGWHEEL / COLUMN

Offside Front TYRE HAS CUT PRESENT ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 16 Nov 2015 100,398 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front SLIGHT PLAY /KNOCK PRESENT ON STEERINGWHEEL / COLUMN

Offside Front TYRE HAS CUT PRESENT ON OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 30 Dec 2014 91,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock on steering coloum

Fail 30 Dec 2014 91,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock on steering coloum

Pass 12 Feb 2014 86,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 80,438 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 73,785 miles

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM STEERING

Fail 30 May 2012 73,785 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

SLIGHT KNOCKING FROM STEERING

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,451 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 65,451 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 59,857 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES MIS-SHAPED. N/S SLIGHTLY WORSE

Pass 13 May 2009 52,116 miles

UNEVEN TREAD ON N/S/R TYRE

Fail 12 May 2009 52,116 miles

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

UNEVEN TREAD ON N/S/R TYRE

Pass 31 Aug 2007 36,109 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,982 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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GJ53 CWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ53 CWL, 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 GJ53 CWL registered?

GJ53 CWL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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