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GU03 OYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,061 mi
Last recorded90,061 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 OYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 90,061 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,860 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 76,860 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,149 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 71,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,947 miles

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

n/s/r,child seat fitted.

Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r,child seat fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,164 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,796 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,027 miles

offside front brake pad wire sensor broken and adrift

Fail 29 Sep 2009 46,027 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front brake pad wire sensor broken and adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2008 45,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 43,176 miles

near side front tyre tread slight crackes

near side rear tyre tread slight crackes

off side rear tyre tread slight crackes

Pass 28 Sep 2006 36,696 miles

Offside front brake pad wear sensor wires broken

Pass 18 Feb 2006 32,562 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 OYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 GU03 OYZ, 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 OYZ registered?

GU03 OYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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