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GP53 EXX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,446 mi
Last recorded105,446 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 EXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2015 94,551 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 945,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 86,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 74,588 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Fail 19 Feb 2013 74,587 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 65,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 61,496 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 59,783 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 128,104 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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GP53 EXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GP53 EXX, 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 GP53 EXX registered?

GP53 EXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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