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GJ53 JYT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 111,437 miles

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

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

rear wheels are slightly splayed out possible slight wear in radius arm bushes.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,389 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 95,400 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

slight 'knock' from steering wheel

Fail 3 Apr 2014 95,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

nearside rear wheel slightly distorted

slight 'knock' from steering wheel

Fail 2 Apr 2014 95,391 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi brake pipes perished

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,943 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 83,043 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges,n/s/f inner side wall cracking.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 73,496 miles

Both front wipers poor

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r brake performance low

Pass 3 Sep 2010 63,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,768 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre exhaust mount

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,713 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,168 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 JYT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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