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RE53 GOX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,931 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,476 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 45,092 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 45,092 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 42,179 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut right front tyre side wall

Fail 8 May 2009 53,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut right front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,986 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2006 19,278 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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RE53 GOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE53 GOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE53 GOX?

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What year was RE53 GOX registered?

RE53 GOX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RE53 GOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GOX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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