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M4 GVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,514 mi
Last recorded61,514 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM4 GVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin is corroding away

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 60,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,561 miles

Centre Exhaust silencer heavily corroded

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

Slight movement offside track rod inner joint

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,874 miles

Both rear tyre treads are perishing and cracking

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 56,283 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,848 miles

Slight knocking in steering

Fail 6 Sep 2017 54,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight knocking in steering

Pass 21 Sep 2016 52,707 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play offside inner steering arm

Pass 14 Sep 2015 50,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing inner sidewall

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Fail 11 Sep 2015 50,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking/perishing inner sidewalls

offside rear tyre cracking/perishing inner sidewall

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,243 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 45,243 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,083 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

tested wet

Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 32,172 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Sep 2011 24,935 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2011 24,935 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,832 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 9,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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M4 GVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M4 GVJ, 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 M4 GVJ registered?

M4 GVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is M4 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M4 GVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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