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GJ53 EBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,904 mi
Last recorded113,904 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 EBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,992 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 100,621 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 100,523 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,027 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,888 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 81,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,021 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 79,021 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,559 miles

Large belly pans fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 70,594 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Large belly pan fitted from front to rear of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn edges

front washers aim poor

plastic sill and under body covers

rear wiper blade poor

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 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

GJ53 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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