MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,476 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Both front coil springs are corroded
Both front indicators are faded
Engine noisy on tick over
Exhaust box is in poor condition and has a minor leak
Front wipers just clearing screen
Knock from steering column
Middle and near side rears seats not present at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre outer side wall is heavily kerbed no cords are showing
Nearside Front Wheel is distorted
Nearside Rear Coil spring is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre is staggered on inner edge and outer side wall is in poor condition
Nearside Rear Wheel is slightly distorted
Nearside Steering has slight play
Offside Front Steel brake pipe is starting to corrode
Offside Rear Coil spring rubber lower mount is missing
Offside Steering has slight play
Play in offside front lower arm front bush
Temp repair to both front door mirrors
Unable to fully inspect rear inner sills has are covered with trims
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear coil spring bottom rubber missing
some slight play in steering column
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear coil spring bottom rubber missing
some slight play in steering column
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear registration plate deteriorating, renewal recommended.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GL52 VFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 GL52 VFB, 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 GL52 VFB registered?
GL52 VFB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 January 2003.
Is GL52 VFB safe to buy?
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