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GX53 DWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,488 mi
Last recorded103,488 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 95,521 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,172 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both flexi pipes (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 89,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,523 miles

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

Front 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)

temp fuel cap fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,335 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 77,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,424 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,303 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,074 miles

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

front brake discs are worn badly on inner edges.

front brake pads are wearing low.

steering is noisy and notchy in operation.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 28,852 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 DWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX53 DWZ, 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 DWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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