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RE53 GPJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,617 mi
Last recorded54,617 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,617 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 54,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,409 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 14 Aug 2018 51,077 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 46,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,695 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 38,620 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished.

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,968 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perising.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,882 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 28,682 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,490 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 19,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 15,831 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 12,215 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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RE53 GPJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPJ, 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 RE53 GPJ registered?

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

Is RE53 GPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 GPJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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