CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY52 WVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,111 mi
Last recorded88,111 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

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

RegistrationGY52 WVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2017 88,111 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,226 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,320 miles

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,320 miles

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

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Fail 15 Apr 2013 54,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,392 miles

Catalyst exhaust box rattling internaly

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,392 miles

Catalyst exhaust box rattling internaly

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 46,179 miles

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective cover missing

Under vehicle floor covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 17 Feb 2010 43,553 miles

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective plastic cover missing

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Fail 17 Feb 2010 43,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear seat belt stalk locking mechanism protective plastic cover missing

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 6 Apr 2009 40,429 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 40,429 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,751 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 37,751 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 33,798 miles

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

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

off side front / rear door damaged.

Pass 12 Dec 2005 29,784 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY52 WVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 GY52 WVH, 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 GY52 WVH?

You can check the full history of GY52 WVH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY52 WVH registered?

GY52 WVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is GY52 WVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 WVH shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY52 WVH 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 GY52 WVH. 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.