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GD03 VFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,139 mi
Last recorded97,139 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD03 VFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,139 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel present, adjustment advised

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track rod arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2023 97,109 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust corroded

Handbrake travel present, adjustment advised

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Track rod arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,618 miles

Covers and shields fitted

Front Both front suspension top mounts noisy

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play on tie rod ()

Offside Rear Reverse light not working

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 87,934 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020

Covers & Shields Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S/F Inner Track Rod End Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers & shields fitted

nearside sill corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2019 79,285 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,321 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 71,815 miles

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

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

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

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

covers & shields fitted unable to fully inspect components

Pass 10 Sep 2016

brake pipes corroded

shields and covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2016

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroded

shields and covers fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 64,913 miles

brake pipes corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,823 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 59,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

o/s/r tyre misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 56,880 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 53,624 miles

previous advisories apply test no 995237561261

Fail 24 Sep 2011 53,624 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear tyres misshaped worn inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 47,929 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,929 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,489 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 42,456 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,660 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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GD03 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VFV, 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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GD03 VFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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