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GX03 DHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 DHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2015 74,301 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 74,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 69,813 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 61,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,017 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,680 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 43,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,872 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 30,552 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,961 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

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

front registration plate cracked

nearside front chassis has accident damage

steering "knocking"

Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,961 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

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

front registration plate cracked but not obscuring figures

nearside front chassis has accident damage

steering "knocking"

Pass 27 Jan 2006 17,555 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 DHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DHE, 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 DHE registered?

GX03 DHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GX03 DHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 DHE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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