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MT53 GAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 81,633 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 81,633 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 81,293 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,924 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 104,618 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,178 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,793 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2012 80,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

SRS light on

Fail 29 Sep 2012 80,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

SRS light on

Pass 23 Sep 2011 69,893 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 44,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 32,471 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 22,398 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,496 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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MT53 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 MT53 GAA, 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 MT53 GAA registered?

MT53 GAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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