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MT53 GBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

80,234 mi
Last recorded80,234 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 80,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 70,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 70,997 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 60,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 60,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 52,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,940 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 42,940 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,548 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre is deteriorated

o/s/front tyre is deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2017 41,423 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine management lamp illuminated

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

Nearside side repeater damaged

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,709 miles

EML Is on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,709 miles

EML Is on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 33,363 miles

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outter sidewall

N/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,363 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

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

N/S/F tyre has a cut on outter sidewall

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/R tyre cracking and perishing

Fail 1 Feb 2014 25,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Feb 2014 25,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,691 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 16,080 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 15,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 14,361 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 13,008 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 11,072 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,555 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 9,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 GBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MT53 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

MT53 GBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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