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GF03 VGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,710 mi
Last recorded128,710 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 128,710 miles

air bag lamp does not illuminate

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f under tray damaged

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes covered in grease limiting checks

steering colum play

under trays fitted front to rear limiting checks

Pass 15 May 2012 121,369 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 105,828 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspect wear/noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Apr 2010 81,047 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,496 miles

Slight "knock" from the steering column.

Fail 1 Apr 2009 64,496 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight "knock" from the steering column.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,936 miles

Front brake pads are low. Slight "knock" on steering column.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 50,936 miles

Front brake pads are low. Slight "knock" on steering column.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 36,554 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,554 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,760 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 VGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

GF03 VGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is GF03 VGJ safe to buy?

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