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GX03 EEY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

136,703 mi
Last recorded136,703 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 EEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 136,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 136,703 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Oct 2021 125,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,948 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 Oct 2019 103,077 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2019 102,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,581 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Oct 2018 90,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex hose to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,575 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mounting deteriorated

exhaust rusty

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,795 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,132 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 64,132 miles

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

EML on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 62,041 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,041 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,297 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 55,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,629 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,820 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 49,820 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 33,797 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 22,180 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 22,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,358 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 EEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEY, 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 EEY registered?

GX03 EEY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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