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GX03 ENK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,268 mi
Last recorded128,268 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 ENK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 128,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 119,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside wiper blade tips

exhaust silencer condition

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,774 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 110,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 100,683 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is badly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 89,604 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage to both bumpers

Pass 9 Sep 2013 82,418 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear tyres are perished

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 59,628 miles

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

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls perished

Fail 14 Sep 2010 50,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s outer sill plastic cover is damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,504 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

o/s outer sill plastic cover is damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 42,389 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perished

Fail 12 Sep 2008 35,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,400 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 22,795 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 ENK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ENK, 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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GX03 ENK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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