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GY03 ROU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,419 mi
Last recorded51,419 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 51,419 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 51,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,655 miles

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2016 47,652 miles

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

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,474 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 45,465 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 42,274 miles

rearmost exhaust mount bracket corroded and missing

Pass 21 May 2013 40,876 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 36,595 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

noise on steering column

Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,595 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

noise on steering column

Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,758 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 16,507 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,741 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,459 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 9,228 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 ROU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc 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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

GY03 ROU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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