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GX03 TLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,891 mi
Last recorded60,891 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 60,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 59,172 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 57,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 55,994 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres cracking and perishing but ply and cords cannot be seen

Fail 22 May 2023 55,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all four tyres cracking and perishing but ply and cords cannot be seen

Pass 12 May 2022 53,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread but ply and cords cannot be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread and sidewall but ply and cords cannot be seen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2021 50,821 miles

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 27 May 2020 48,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion. lack of use?

covers fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 13 May 2019 45,252 miles

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 13 May 2019 45,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 15 May 2018 45,252 miles

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

engine management light on

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2017 45,251 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 May 2017 45,249 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2016 45,022 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 45,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 44,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 42,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 42,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2012 40,725 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)

Pass 9 May 2011 38,711 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 38,711 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

large under trays

Pass 8 Jul 2008 25,422 miles

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

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

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

large under trays

nearside and offside front seat/belt has stops on

Fail 10 Jul 2007 20,959 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 20,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,362 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 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

GX03 TLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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