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GY03 OLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 100,353 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 96,720 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 91,100 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,771 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 84,332 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 84,332 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 81,592 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 77,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 73,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 70,425 miles

195/50/15

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 70,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

195/50/15

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 66,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 59,995 miles

Surface rust on rear discs

Pass 16 May 2009 55,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 51,200 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 51,200 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,136 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,136 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 41,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 41,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

GY03 OLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is GY03 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 OLP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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