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GU03 VFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,776 mi
Last recorded94,776 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front slight inner rack play

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 89,423 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Front both front slight inner rack play

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear jacking bung missing

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2015 83,116 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 80,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2014 80,291 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2013 77,608 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,608 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,151 miles

air intake pipe broken

both front brake hoses perished not exposing cords

both rear flexi brake hoses covered with plastic undertray

centre rear stop light has a bulb not working

offside headlamp loose

unable to inspect front inner brake pads

underneath is covered with plastic tray

Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,264 miles

nearside amd offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Mar 2011 65,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside amd offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,168 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 57,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,818 miles

nearside rear jacking point missing

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills and extent of underbody

Fail 1 Mar 2008 40,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear jacking point missing

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills and extent of underbody

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,152 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,276 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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GU03 VFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GU03 VFM, 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 GU03 VFM registered?

GU03 VFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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