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GD03 MLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,081 mi
Last recorded100,081 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 84,598 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 84,580 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 24 Jun 2015 75,489 miles

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

n/s/f wiper blade torn

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

knock when turning steering ?

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,251 miles

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

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

knock from steering column

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,295 miles

noise from steering wheel when rocked

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,295 miles

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

noise from steering wheel when rocked

Pass 28 Jun 2011 53,171 miles

front brake pads look low

off side rear tyre has puncture

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,637 miles

slight play/knock from steering column

Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,175 miles

n/s/f wheel inner rim buckled

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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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GD03 MLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD03 MLF, 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 GD03 MLF registered?

GD03 MLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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