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GU53 WMP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,386 mi
Last recorded41,386 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 WMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,573 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,569 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,872 miles

steering has slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2016 34,870 miles

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

steering has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,979 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,090 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 32,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,363 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 15,262 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 26 Aug 2010 12,432 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 10,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 7,098 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,213 miles

O\s rear suspension sping sitting at a differant angle to nearside may require an alignment check

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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GU53 WMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU53 WMP, 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 GU53 WMP registered?

GU53 WMP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for GU53 WMP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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