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R44 GJM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,902 mi
Last recorded84,902 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 GJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,902 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 78,544 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,323 miles

Both front tyres slight wear on edges.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 69,626 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,293 miles

Knock from steering column

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,945 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,786 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,055 miles

Back exhaust box starting to rust but not leacking gas

Pass 20 Apr 2012 58,425 miles

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,420 miles

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

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

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,278 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 36,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2008 30,342 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 31 May 2007 23,137 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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R44 GJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R44 GJM, 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 R44 GJM registered?

R44 GJM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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