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GY03 RPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,898 mi
Last recorded185,898 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 185,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 182,367 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 173,927 miles

Under covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 147,432 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 139,855 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 139,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 May 2013 114,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer output poor but sufficient to clear screen

Pass 25 May 2013 114,289 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer output poor but sufficient to clear screen

Pass 26 May 2012 100,248 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 92,417 miles

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

rotational noise from engine area

Pass 14 May 2010 82,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Fail 14 May 2010 82,253 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes squeaky & slightly imbalanced

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 27 May 2009 70,808 miles

brake resevoir overfilled

ns mirror missing

os wiper in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 60,823 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,914 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 48,914 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s washer poor † †chip in screen † †front flexi hoses perished

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,461 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 RPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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