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GW03 BOY

2014 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

52,169 mi
Last recorded52,169 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class61,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 BOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 52,169 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 84,873 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 48,513 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,868 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 77,866 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,040 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 37,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to ply (235-40-18 95y) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 73,429 miles

clutch pedal rubber misssing

Fail 17 May 2023 73,418 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators just starting to go slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

clutch pedal rubber misssing

Pass 21 Oct 2022 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge, no cords showing yet 235/40/R18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also badly cracking and low on tread depths (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer edge, no cords showing yet 235/40/R18 Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 65,826 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 24,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2021 24,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2021 57,706 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 20,029 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 51,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 17,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2019 17,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 May 2019 14,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 42,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 8,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 32,810 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 6,015 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 29,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 5,494 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,468 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 21,468 miles

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

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

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

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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GW03 BOY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 61,261 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GW03 BOY, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GW03 BOY registered?

GW03 BOY is a 2014 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2014.

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