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GU03 VNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,270 mi
Last recorded118,270 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 118,270 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 10,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,372 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front heavily worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and flatspotted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front heavily worn outer edge almost to cords

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Nov 2016 90,967 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

slight play in steering column uj

Fail 29 Nov 2016 90,967 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake pads worn

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

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed centre (5.2.2b)

slight play in steering column uj

Pass 30 Nov 2015 79,780 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 79,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 75,884 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,884 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 71,900 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 66,259 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Dec 2010 62,784 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 56,557 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,227 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 39,938 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,030 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 VNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GU03 VNJ, 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 VNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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