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GV03 UBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,916 mi
Last recorded44,916 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 UBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 44,916 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 42,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,271 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,088 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 38,088 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,076 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 29,530 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 29,530 miles

Nearside Front Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 26,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,872 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,390 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 13,788 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,923 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,319 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 11,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 10,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 9,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,495 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,706 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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GV03 UBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 GV03 UBD, 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 GV03 UBD registered?

GV03 UBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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