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GM03 YFD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,903 mi
Last recorded95,903 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 YFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 95,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 May 2014 94,327 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 94,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 92,291 miles

Front and rear brake discs very rusted and worn

Offside rear tyre cracked 195/55R15

Two jacking point rubber blocks missing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 91,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 90,810 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 88,665 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 76,615 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise tracking due to front tyre wear

front brake discs worn

plastic trims covering sills and most of underneath

Fail 14 Jan 2008 76,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise tracking due to front tyre wear

front brake discs worn

plastic trims covering sills and most of underneath

Pass 20 Jun 2006 49,345 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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GM03 YFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GM03 YFD, 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 GM03 YFD registered?

GM03 YFD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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