CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ53 PZT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,282 mi
Last recorded62,282 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,282 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,249 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 45,495 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 44,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 May 2022 44,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 43,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and inner door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 43,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches and inner door sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 43,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking gasses

Fail 14 May 2020 43,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear inner door sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded but not leaking gasses

Pass 14 May 2019 42,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side rear inner and outer door sills and wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 41,297 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 40,245 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 38,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 38,757 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,117 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre perished and has slightly uneven tread.

Pass 16 Dec 2013 37,163 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 37,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,218 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge,(bald).

Pass 22 Nov 2011 32,040 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,137 miles

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

front and rear number plates slight deterioration but still legible

Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,246 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,325 miles

Irregular wear pattern to n/s/r tyre inner edge.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 24,323 miles

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

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

Irregular wear pattern to n/s/r tyre inner edge.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 20,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 15,764 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ53 PZT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GJ53 PZT?

You can check the full history of GJ53 PZT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ53 PZT registered?

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

Is GJ53 PZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ53 PZT shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ53 PZT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ53 PZT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.