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SJ53 GXT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,209 mi
Last recorded80,209 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 GXT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 80,209 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,369 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust silencer skin corroded but not leaking

Fail 7 Jan 2015 69,369 miles

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust silencer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,423 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 63,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,661 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 61,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 60,084 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 58,040 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 58,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 55,830 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 44,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,035 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates illegal as no bs mark ,however this part of the test temp suspended

Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,715 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 31,239 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 31,239 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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SJ53 GXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SJ53 GXT, 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 SJ53 GXT registered?

SJ53 GXT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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