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GX53 CCY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

89,435 mi
Last recorded89,435 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 89,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel appears to be out of position

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated grip not secure (1.1.6 (d))

steering linkage has play in uj joints but no excessive play detected at steering wheel

under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Fail 2 Dec 2020 89,433 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front road wheel appears to be out of position

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated grip not secure (1.1.6 (d))

steering linkage has play in uj joints but no excessive play detected at steering wheel

under trays fitted obscuring the view of testable items

Pass 11 Jun 2019 83,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 83,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Pass 22 May 2018 80,094 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

noise at steering collumb but no exessive play found

oil level warning light on

Fail 21 May 2018 80,094 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both o/s & n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil level warning light on

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under-trays & Engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

noise at steering collumb but no exessive play found

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,828 miles

Central Front Upper steering columb slight noise but no exessive free play found

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Fail 27 Apr 2017 75,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Front Upper steering columb slight noise but no exessive free play found

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both o/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens missing ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring the veiw of some components

Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,674 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edges . replace asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

difficult to open bonnet

Fail 6 Mar 2017 75,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on edges . replace asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

difficult to open bonnet

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts o/s/f tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2014 58,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deep cuts o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2013 52,839 miles

n/s/r door trim insecure

Fail 7 Mar 2013 52,839 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r door trim insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 48,768 miles

Both front tyres have small cuts to outer sidewalls.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has minor cuts to outer sidewall.

Oil warning lamp flashing,oil level ok.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 48,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres have small cuts to outer sidewalls.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre badly scuffed on outer sidewall.

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

Offside rear tyre has minor cuts to outer sidewall.

Oil warning lamp flashing,oil level ok.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,264 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CHILD SEATS REAR.

N/S/F AND N/S/R TYRE RIM PROTECTORS DAMAGED.

OIL LEVEL LIGHT ON,OIL LEVEL OK.

REAR PADS GETTING THIN.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,866 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 39,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks in front brake flexys.

deep cuts in n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls ,n/s/r tyre uneven wear.

front and rear brake pads getting low.

front discs lipped and approaching limit.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,749 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 34,749 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT DISCS LIPPED.

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES,AND CUTS IN SIDEWALLS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE CUTS IN SIDEWALL,AND APROACHING LIMIT INNER EDGE.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,112 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 29,112 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 25,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,258 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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GX53 CCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 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 GX53 CCY, 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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GX53 CCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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