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GX03 JPF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,571 mi
Last recorded126,571 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 JPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 126,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 126,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 123,277 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,628 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 119,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 109,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,466 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges + perishing

Exhaust corroding

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroding

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

Fail 24 May 2021 105,462 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,222 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 103,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 103,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted restricting full corrosion assessment

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

exhaust in poor condition

underbody covers restricting total corrosion assessment

Pass 19 Feb 2018 99,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to prescribed areas, but unable to inspect fully due to factory fitted under trays and covers (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to prescribed areas, but unable to inspect fully due to factory fitted under trays and covers (2.4.A.3)

Rear most exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,905 miles

Covers Fitted To Underside of Vehicle, Unable To 'Fully Inspect' Vehicle

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Covers Fitted To Underside of Vehicle, Unable To 'Fully Inspect' Vehicle

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,389 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,078 miles

exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2014 74,462 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f brake pipe slight corrosion

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 1 Mar 2013 65,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear tyres are perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 51,930 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 43,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 43,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,834 miles

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

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

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,861 miles

n/s/r coil spring has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,974 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner eadges and perishing

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,160 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 JPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

GX03 JPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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