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GY03 GSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,032 mi
Last recorded65,032 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 GSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 65,032 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 65,032 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,412 miles

O/F N/S ALSO FLOORE COVER PLASTIK MOULD

Fail 27 Aug 2015 60,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/F N/S ALSO FLOORE COVER PLASTIK MOULD

Pass 5 Aug 2014 58,249 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 58,249 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 52,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 39,936 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 39,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 39,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 37,150 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,105 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,093 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,185 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 30,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,873 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 GSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

GY03 GSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is GY03 GSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 GSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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