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GU03 VNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 72,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 70,988 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 70,984 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (bulb position wrong ) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,618 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 69,618 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,038 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,006 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 63,609 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing but no impair is function

Fail 19 May 2016 63,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism casing missing but no impair is function

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

Offside Front tyre has light cuts to the side walls but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 21 May 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have light cut to the outer walls, but not deep enough to expose cords or ply

o/s/r seat belt locking mechanism casing missing but does not impair its function

rear exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 10 May 2014 54,828 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 54,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre 12 years old and badly perished, cuts close to cords

Pass 27 Feb 2013 45,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Rear nearside tyre slight perishing

SRS light on

rear offside tyre slight perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,350 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box slight corroded

Rear nearside tyre slight perishing

SRS light on

rear offside tyre slight perishing

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,910 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 41,905 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,850 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2007 18,163 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 13,547 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 VNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNK, 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 VNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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