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GL53 KXP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,153 mi
Last recorded83,153 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,153 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025

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

steering notchy

wheel trims

Fail 4 Mar 2025

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering notchy

wheel trims

Pass 20 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Feb 2023 74,581 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Feb 2023 74,568 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2022 71,174 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion to chassis and front chassis legs

misting of fluid around power steering rack

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear exhaust tailpipe metal hanger bracket broken but exhaust system still fully supported by others

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

side sill covers fitted

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

slight knocking and play in top steering column universal joint

Pass 12 Mar 2021 66,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tail light dull

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight knocking/play in steering column universal joint

Fail 5 Mar 2021 66,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tail light dull

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front wipers clashing

slight knocking/play in steering column universal joint

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,150 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 63,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre sidewall starting to perish.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,683 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,847 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded :- keep in check/renew.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 54,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in column, knocking (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,256 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,671 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 44,671 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 40,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,966 miles

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,216 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 26,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 23,164 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,629 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,323 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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GL53 KXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GL53 KXP, 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 GL53 KXP registered?

GL53 KXP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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