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GP03 ATV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,240 mi
Last recorded58,240 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,240 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,224 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2019 56,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 56,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 49,172 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 49,172 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside NS mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play slight knock from steering system (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,241 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS Mirror Cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

knock from steering rack / U/J

Fail 31 May 2016 46,159 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS Mirror Cracked

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

knock from steering rack / U/J

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,198 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS mirror glass cracked

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

Slight knock from steering U/J or steering rack

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,724 miles

NS mirror cracked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from lower steering column U/J

Pass 29 May 2013 37,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NS mirror glass cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight knock from lower steering column U/J

Pass 28 May 2012 33,759 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS mirror cracked

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

knock from steering system

Fail 28 May 2012 33,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

NS mirror cracked

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

knock from steering system

Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,143 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

knock from steering rack and / or coupling

Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,372 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 26,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 18,036 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 13,713 miles

o/s/ front tyre tread depth low & n/s/front right on legal limit

Pass 20 May 2006 10,063 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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GP03 ATV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GP03 ATV, 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 GP03 ATV registered?

GP03 ATV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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