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CV03 GLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 GLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 144,322 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 144,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019

unable to inspect rear brake pipes or inner sill due to plastic trims

Fail 7 Jan 2019

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

unable to inspect rear brake pipes or inner sill due to plastic trims

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,292 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer edge low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 126,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear outer edge low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 116,874 miles

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

Offside Rear park brake reading lower than n/s

Pass 7 Jan 2016 109,560 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading lower than n/s

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 10,846 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f track rods have slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2014 108,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both o/s/f and n/s/f track rods have slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2014 100,779 miles

Exhaust bracket strap broken off silencer but supported ok

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 100,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust bracket strap broken off silencer but supported ok

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

Front wiper blades smearing

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,950 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear service brake imbalanced

Fail 3 Jan 2012 82,948 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre appears to be flat / low pressure

rear service brake imbalanced

Pass 7 Jan 2011 71,287 miles

Engine idle uneven - requires investigation

Exhaust muffler mounting detatched from the system.

Front brake discs excessivly worn, recomend discs and pads.

tyre pressure seems low on Near side rear tyre0suspect puncture

Fail 7 Jan 2011 71,287 miles

Engine idle uneven - requires investigation

Exhaust muffler mounting detatched from the system.

Front brake discs excessivly worn, recomend discs and pads.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyre pressure seems low on Near side rear tyre0suspect puncture

Pass 8 Jan 2010 61,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seat belt buckle has no outter casing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 31 Dec 2009 61,871 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seat belt buckle has no outter casing

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,534 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,862 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Slight play in O/S/F anti roll bar drop link

Pass 17 Jun 2006 32,890 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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CV03 GLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GLK, 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 GLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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