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GW03 FPT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

96,677 mi
Last recorded96,677 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW03 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 94,595 miles

Front & Rear brake pipes rusty

Nearside Wing mirror poor condition

Rear numberplate poorly secured

Steel wheels fitted to front

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front & Rear brake pipes rusty

Nearside Wing mirror poor condition

Rear numberplate poorly secured

Steel wheels fitted to front

Pass 23 Jan 2016

mileage not displayed

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,005 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 48,909 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge getting low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 44,828 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

plastic under trayes fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,685 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 35,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 31,524 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,941 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,995 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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GW03 FPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GW03 FPT, 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 GW03 FPT registered?

GW03 FPT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is GW03 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW03 FPT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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