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GX03 BAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,354 mi
Last recorded116,354 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 116,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 111,651 miles

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

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

both o/s jacking points missing

front lower arm bushes deteriorated but not weakened

minor leak from rear exhaust box

play in n/s steering

play in o/s steering

rear brake pipes over axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2015 111,649 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both o/s jacking points missing

front lower arm bushes deteriorated but not weakened

minor leak from rear exhaust box

play in n/s steering

play in o/s steering

rear brake pipes over axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 102,174 miles

slight knock under steering couling

Pass 18 May 2013 93,723 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 93,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 78,512 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 69,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,704 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 52,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,718 miles

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

advise rear pads wearing

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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GX03 BAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GX03 BAA, 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 GX03 BAA registered?

GX03 BAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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