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GV52 UWH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 UWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 75,949 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 75,838 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,808 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2019 65,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 60,478 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 1 ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,949 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering stiff on standstill/but not excesssive

Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,908 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams stalk broken/main beam not working (1.7.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering stiff on standstill/but not excesssive

Pass 27 Oct 2016 52,807 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,794 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,509 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2013 42,420 miles

Nearside front tyre wearingexessively on outer tread

Nearside front washer jet working poorly

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2013 42,420 miles

Nearside front tyre wearingexessively on outer tread

Nearside front washer jet working poorly

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,373 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,434 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,866 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,550 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,444 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 25,444 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 15,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 11,443 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 UWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GV52 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

GV52 UWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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