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GV52 ZNS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,780 mi
Last recorded113,780 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 ZNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 113,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 113,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,123 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 100,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 95,619 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 95,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 91,054 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 85,859 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,080 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 67,469 miles

both rear tyres becoming perished and nearing limit

offside front tyre becoming perished and nearing limit

slight play both ends of steering rack

slight play both front anti-roll bar drop link swivel joints

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,083 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,227 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 37,928 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 ZNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZNS, 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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GV52 ZNS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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