CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF53 GDV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,897 mi
Last recorded122,897 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
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

RegistrationMF53 GDV
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

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 122,897 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 122,897 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2019 105,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s brake pipes front to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape on rear o/s lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and o/s brake pipes front to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Tape on rear o/s lens (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 85,909 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 85,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s & n/s to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To o/s & n/s flexy hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 60,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,943 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 57,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,023 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,606 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels sticking slightly.

front brake discs lipped & corroded on inner face.

front brake pads low.

front suspension springs rusty.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2010 16,886 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,958 miles

light cracking to all four tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,360 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,030 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

MF53 GDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF53 GDV, 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 MF53 GDV?

You can check the full history of MF53 GDV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF53 GDV registered?

MF53 GDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is MF53 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF53 GDV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF53 GDV 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 MF53 GDV. 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.