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GB03 ALC

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,635 mi
Last recorded69,635 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB03 ALC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,635 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 56,235 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 56,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,654 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose clamp not secured

Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,176 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 33,747 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 33,747 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,200 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 23,886 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GB03 ALC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 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 GB03 ALC, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GB03 ALC?

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What year was GB03 ALC registered?

GB03 ALC is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is GB03 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB03 ALC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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