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R2 GHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 GHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 92,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 81,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil build up around the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S/R shock showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on rear of chassis and on rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 81,283 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil build up around the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear N/S/R shock showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion on rear of chassis and on rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,196 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,054 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 70,054 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,501 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 65,501 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 60,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,551 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,206 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 48,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 39,735 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 39,735 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,979 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Fail 19 Jun 2015 33,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly out of shape inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 32,932 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 31,005 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,310 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,359 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 22,065 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,848 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 13,798 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,726 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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R2 GHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 R2 GHF, 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 R2 GHF registered?

R2 GHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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