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GU53 WMX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,883 mi
Last recorded53,883 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,883 miles

n/s r tyre perishing and worn close to wear limit

n/s/f wheel inner rim slightly damaged

o/s/f wheel outer rim slightly damaged

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,323 miles

front tyre worn on edges

front tyres low on pressure

n/s mirror glass cracked

slight play n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,574 miles

nearside front wheel rim has some damage

offside rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

washers could be better

Pass 12 Nov 2013 39,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 36,355 miles

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

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

o/s wiper could be better

Fail 23 Oct 2012 36,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 34,103 miles

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

front of n/s front subframe slightly damaged

tyres slightly cracked & perished

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s wiper could be better

Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,639 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,061 miles

all 4 tyres cracked & perished

n/s front tyre under inflated

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,653 miles

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

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

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 WMX 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 91.7%.

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 WMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU53 WMX?

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What year was GU53 WMX registered?

GU53 WMX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is GU53 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 WMX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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