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GY53 TRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,186 mi
Last recorded127,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 TRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 119,430 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 119,427 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Jul 2011 103,842 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 103,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 88,791 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2010 88,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 75,085 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 75,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,110 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 39,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,302 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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GY53 TRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY53 TRZ, 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 GY53 TRZ registered?

GY53 TRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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