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GV52 WFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,490 mi
Last recorded63,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,490 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 63,267 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,515 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,556 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 43,917 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 43,913 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,555 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 33,960 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,379 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 WFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFR, 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 WFR registered?

GV52 WFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is GV52 WFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 WFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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