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GP03 VCL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,091 mi
Last recorded87,091 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2024 87,091 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.15 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Exhaust system heavily deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front coil spring incorrectly fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,612 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Undercovers fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 12 Jun 2021 75,223 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 75,223 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 67,916 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 58,848 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 58,846 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 56,334 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,628 miles

rear exhaust box hangar broken

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,950 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,660 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,041 miles

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

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

nearside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 25 May 2012 38,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 35,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 31,810 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,142 miles

All four tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,166 miles

large plastic undertrays and cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2007 24,473 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,198 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 VCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GP03 VCL, 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 VCL registered?

GP03 VCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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