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MT53 GCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,059 mi
Last recorded47,059 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 GCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2022 47,059 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination into characters. (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delamination into characters. (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulged round tread edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror unit damaged. ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb coating deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 37,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 37,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven wear inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 21,234 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,632 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,134 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,680 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,508 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 17,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,869 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 14,826 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 11,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,888 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 GCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

MT53 GCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is MT53 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 GCZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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