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GF03 EWY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,859 mi
Last recorded67,859 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 EWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,859 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 67,858 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 59,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,842 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 51,841 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,291 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 42,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 38,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high above the horizontal plane when checked and adjuster at zero (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 38,678 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 38,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 38,024 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 36,088 miles

Under trays fittted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,845 miles

Unable to check all components on vehicle underside due to covers

Pass 18 Mar 2013 20,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 20,543 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 15,467 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,106 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 12,724 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 11,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 10,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,156 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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GF03 EWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GF03 EWY, 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 GF03 EWY registered?

GF03 EWY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is GF03 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 EWY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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