MOT Status
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147,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust Box Corroded
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Side (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Lower Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)
Small tears in O/S/F & O/S/R Tyre side walls
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50R15 (4.1.D.1a)
Small tears in O/S/F & O/S/R Tyre side walls
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/R Tyre tread to side wall cracking.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/R Tyre tread to side wall cracking.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Noise on steering column
unable to fully inspect the underside of vehicle due to large undertrays
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Both front tyres worn outter edges
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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GV53 FWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 GV53 FWH, 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 GV53 FWH registered?
GV53 FWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is GV53 FWH safe to buy?
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