MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside rear tyre damaged/cut side wall
presenter adviced
presenter adviced sec 5.2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Front Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside rear tyre damaged/cut side wall
presenter adviced
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Charging system warning lamp indicatin a fault.
Engine speed limiter active during the MOT.
Front wipers judder when sweeping the windscreen.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre perished.
Nearside front tyre pressure very low.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear tyre perished.
Steering operation very heavy.
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear wheel bearing has slight play
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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GU03 VNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VNH, 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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GU03 VNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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