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909 GAT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

44,825 mi
Last recorded44,825 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration909 GAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 41,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,237 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 34,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side walls 11yrs old

Pass 1 Sep 2020 32,307 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 32,287 miles

Nearside Rear outer door handle requires attention

Pass 20 Aug 2018 32,268 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,818 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,292 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,830 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 27,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,815 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 20,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,498 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 17,498 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has slightly perished sidewalls

o/s/f tyre has slightly perished sidewalls

Pass 10 Aug 2007 14,376 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Pass 18 Aug 2006 11,417 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 8,770 miles

possible e.g.r./exhaust or inlet leakage at engine area sounds abnormal

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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909 GAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 909 GAT, 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 909 GAT registered?

909 GAT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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