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GU03 CLN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 CLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 96,892 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2016 96,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 84,634 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 84,634 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 83,129 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 83,114 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 81,049 miles

all rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2013 81,049 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 72,013 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 72,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 67,173 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,986 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,792 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 50,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,956 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 44,233 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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GU03 CLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GU03 CLN, 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 GU03 CLN registered?

GU03 CLN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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