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GF03 OOH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF03 OOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020
Pass 5 Jun 2019 146,136 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2019 146,136 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2018 145,141 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 145,141 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 142,659 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 142,659 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 137,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 137,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 129,109 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 129,109 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 121,766 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 121,766 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 113,260 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 113,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 105,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 105,813 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 102,116 miles

Some rust on body (wheel arches and doors)

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 102,116 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some rust on body (wheel arches and doors)

Some rust on metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 92,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,627 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,094 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 72,094 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre badly worn on edges

nearside rear tyre split close to cords and badly out of shape

steel wheel fitted to offside front at time of test (alloy in boot with cords showing from tyre)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,181 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 OOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 GF03 OOH, 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 OOH registered?

GF03 OOH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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