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CV03 GKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020
Pass 27 Aug 2019 155,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,325 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner sill rusty

under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers over outer sills

Fail 25 May 2018 145,323 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers over outer sills

rear brake pipes rusty

rear inner sill rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 127,874 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2017 127,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 110,836 miles

offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2016 110,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear brake pipes rusty

offside rear shocker slight damp patch

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 85,121 miles

rear service brakes may need adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2014 67,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 61,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 57,220 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 57,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,418 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 49,093 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 49,093 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,248 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 37,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 29,820 miles

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

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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CV03 GKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CV03 GKK, 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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CV03 GKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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