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GX53 UHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,407 mi
Last recorded62,407 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2017 62,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of Shape

Offside Rear Tyre Out of shape

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,796 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 53,127 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2014 53,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 48,551 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 48,551 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 44,793 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 41,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 41,030 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,090 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 34,639 miles

air bag light staying on

rear wiper blade

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

strong advise front + rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,952 miles

front and rear tyres outer side wall of tyre badly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,101 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 29,605 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 UHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHJ, 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 GX53 UHJ registered?

GX53 UHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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