MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose porous both front (1.1.12 (e))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both front (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
SRS air bag worning lamp on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear inner tyre wearing uneven
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
GV53 FWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 FWO, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of GV53 FWO?
You can check the full history of GV53 FWO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was GV53 FWO registered?
GV53 FWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is GV53 FWO safe to buy?
The MOT history for GV53 FWO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does GV53 FWO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV53 FWO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.