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GL03 UTF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,146 mi
Last recorded59,146 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL03 UTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Center of Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,042 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 58,852 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 58,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 55,552 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 52,403 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,054 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,689 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 44,689 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,034 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,593 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,025 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 26,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,430 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,432 miles

nail in tyre

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

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 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

GL03 UTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is GL03 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL03 UTF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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