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GV52 EOF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,052 mi
Last recorded84,052 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 EOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,052 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2014 79,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perrished

Fail 18 Apr 2013 76,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake hoses, rubber guard deteriorated.

centre box exhaust.

knocking from steering column.

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished.

n/s/r light len cracked.

n/s/r wheel dented.

o/s/f tyre flat.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,958 miles

both front brake hoses, rubber guard deteriorated.

centre box exhaust.

knocking from steering column.

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished.

n/s/r light len cracked.

n/s/r wheel dented.

o/s/f tyre flat.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear exhaust mount broken.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

off side front tyre is worn on outer edge and cracks in tread.

Fail 19 Apr 2012 71,726 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

off side front tyre is worn on outer edge and cracks in tread.

off side front tyre pressure low.

Pass 19 May 2011 66,541 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f wing

Pass 20 May 2010 61,024 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges /also cracked and perished around tread and inner side wall area

Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,916 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 42,802 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 25,350 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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GV52 EOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV52 EOF, 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 GV52 EOF registered?

GV52 EOF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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