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GV52 WKO

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,649 mi
Last recorded96,649 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 WKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,649 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour engine has severe misfire on tickover, blocking smoke meter optic`s during test. (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,585 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 89,975 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,124 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 87,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,114 miles

center exhaust box corroded

center exhaust box mounting strap broken

Fail 29 Jan 2014 84,114 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust box corroded

center exhaust box mounting strap broken

Pass 29 Jan 2013 76,416 miles

air bag warning light remain on

Pass 25 Jan 2012 61,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,046 miles

minor damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

off & nearside front lower suspension arm forward bushes detiriorating

offside front & rear inner wheel rims damaged & distorted

rear registration plate detiriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2009 39,618 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pads look low and light for pads flash on

front imbalance 09%

large under trays

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,729 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

large under trays

Pass 12 Jan 2007 24,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions near to limit see sheet

offside headlight aim near to limit

under trays

Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,817 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 18,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 WKO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKO, 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 WKO registered?

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

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