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GR03 RYU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 RYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2013 54,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 54,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 49,886 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 49,886 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 45,470 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,260 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,621 miles

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

nearside rear lense cracked

offside rear rim dented

rear wiper split

slight dent offside front lower part of subframe

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,606 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 18,993 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,406 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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GR03 RYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR03 RYU, 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 GR03 RYU registered?

GR03 RYU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is GR03 RYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 RYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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