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GY03 EEA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,147 mi
Last recorded105,147 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 105,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,950 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 92,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 81,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 81,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 70,729 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,861 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,861 miles

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

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

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

NSR tyre flat

NSR tyre out of shape....may be ok once it has some more air???

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 62,173 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,144 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 55,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 48,409 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,813 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 36,581 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,331 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 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY03 EEA, 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 GY03 EEA registered?

GY03 EEA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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