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GV03 ZSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,468 mi
Last recorded86,468 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 ZSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 86,468 miles

front flexis perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2008 79,448 miles

plastic cover missing on the off side rear seat belt buckle

Fail 24 May 2008 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

plastic cover missing on the off side rear seat belt buckle

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,891 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,891 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2006 49,227 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 GV03 ZSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV03 ZSY?

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What year was GV03 ZSY registered?

GV03 ZSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is GV03 ZSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 ZSY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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