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GY03 EDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,266 mi
Last recorded94,266 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 EDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 94,266 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 25 Jul 2018 94,266 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,165 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 89,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 79,806 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 79,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 78,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edgs

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

Rear exhaust boc bracking up

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2013

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre to rear exhaust in poor condition

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 9 May 2012 70,316 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 70,316 miles

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

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

O/S/R LIGHT LENSE HAS INGRESS OF WATER

Fail 23 May 2011 68,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front /rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 23 May 2011 68,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front /rear discs worn and lipped

Pass 22 May 2010 63,389 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 53,859 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 50,613 miles

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

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

air bag light on and engine management light

slight knock from steering when initially moved

Fail 28 Nov 2008 50,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on and engine management light

slight knock from steering when initially moved

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,591 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 27,591 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 25,728 miles

Nearside front tyre inner wheel rim damage

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY DISTORTED

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DISTORTED

Pass 22 Feb 2006 18,052 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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GY03 EDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GY03 EDX, 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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GY03 EDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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