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GF03 OCD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,171 mi
Last recorded58,171 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 58,169 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 49,401 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 49,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 49,404 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 49,398 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,363 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2016 36,348 miles

FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ALSO SLIGHTLY PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL STEEL TYPE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED TO LIMIT, RECOMMEND RENEWAL

STRONGLY RECOMMEND WAXOYL OF SUBFRAMES, WISHBONES AND PIPES ETC.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 29,386 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 29,385 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 24,105 miles

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Fail 20 Jun 2014 24,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 1 Jul 2013 20,190 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres have slight perishing / cracking . also both front tyres wearing slightly om outer treads

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,452 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 11,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 11,169 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,095 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,184 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 2,591 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 OCD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OCD, 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 OCD registered?

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

Is GF03 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF03 OCD shows 22 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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