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GJ53 JYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,033 mi
Last recorded96,033 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,033 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Outer Body has slight corrosion overall (6.1.B.2)

Rear Foot brake juts met the brake limit

Rear both tyre and front o/s outer wall deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2015 93,404 miles

All four treys out of wall deteriorated

All suspension parts corroded

Exhaust box deteriorated

Nearside Front damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured and nearside frot (1.4.A.2f)

Rear foot brake just met the brake limit

Pass 27 Dec 2014 86,841 miles

All four Tyres Out of Wall Cracking

EML Light On

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2014 86,841 miles

All four Tyres Out of Wall Cracking

EML Light On

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Dec 2013 82,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 82,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,849 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,195 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,755 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 75,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,090 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 54,643 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 54,588 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,232 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 JYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GJ53 JYC, 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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GJ53 JYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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