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GX03 BJE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 BJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,037 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 76,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,214 miles

Nearside and offside rear wheels slightly splaying

Fail 13 Jul 2016 71,176 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside and offside rear wheels slightly splaying

Pass 13 Jul 2015 63,541 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 63,541 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 56,659 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 51,907 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,282 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 36,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 33,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear registration plate deteriorated

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

Pass 14 May 2009 33,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear registration plate deteriorated

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

Pass 9 May 2008 30,366 miles

Rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 May 2007 27,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,606 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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GX03 BJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJE, 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 BJE registered?

GX03 BJE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is GX03 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 BJE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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