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GY53 WTW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,553 mi
Last recorded49,553 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 WTW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,553 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 49,553 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 49,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 48,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,489 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 44,874 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 43,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 42,506 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,821 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer tread side

Pass 9 Nov 2011 39,326 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2010 37,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 35,022 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,555 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 21,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 14,100 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 WTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GY53 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

GY53 WTW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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The MOT history for GY53 WTW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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