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GX53 UKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,030 mi
Last recorded127,030 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 127,030 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 111,988 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 98,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,129 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,856 miles

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,856 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,931 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 59,702 miles

Front windscreen outside zone a has slightly chip

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 13 Apr 2012 59,702 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front windscreen outside zone a has slightly chip

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 47,850 miles

nearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edges !!!

nearside rear tyre om 3.mm tread depth !!!

Fail 11 Apr 2011 47,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside & offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edges !!!

nearside rear tyre om 3.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,347 miles

n/s/f wheel running a steel rim

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)

front brakes slightly imbalance

Fail 23 Apr 2010 39,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brakes slightly imbalance

n/s/f wheel running a steel rim

Pass 26 Mar 2009 29,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,363 miles

both front tyre side walls starting to perish and crack

Pass 9 Nov 2006 6,013 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 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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