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GX53 UHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,855 mi
Last recorded163,855 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 163,855 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm o/s/r tread poor stepped

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2015 163,855 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm o/s/r tread poor stepped

n/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,905 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

some slight play in steering colunm joints

Fail 7 Nov 2014 143,905 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

some slight play in steering colunm joints

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,774 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,955 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 79,274 miles

play osf drop link, front tyres low and uneven wear , osf brake pads low, both rear tyres perrished and out of shape. 1955015

Fail 5 Nov 2011 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

play osf drop link, front tyres low and uneven wear , osf brake pads low, both rear tyres perrished and out of shape. 1955015

Pass 21 Oct 2010 56,659 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,935 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 41,737 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,947 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 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GX53 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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