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GJ53 JYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,396 mi
Last recorded117,396 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 JYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 117,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2019 115,584 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 115,584 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 108,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 106,502 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,889 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 101,885 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,555 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 91,026 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 91,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 82,302 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 82,283 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 72,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 71,536 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 4 May 2010 62,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2009 50,986 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 45,632 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,774 miles

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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 JYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYX, 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 JYX registered?

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

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