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GL03 LYC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,189 mi
Last recorded48,189 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 LYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 48,189 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 48,189 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2016 43,134 miles

Near side rear child seat fitted

Fail 21 May 2016 42,919 miles

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

Near side rear child seat fitted

coil spring corroded Nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 35,644 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres splitting up

Pass 13 May 2014 33,360 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 31,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 28,851 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,101 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 21,469 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 16,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2006 12,443 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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GL03 LYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL03 LYC, 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 GL03 LYC registered?

GL03 LYC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is GL03 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 LYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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