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RV03 GFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 GFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 112,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 110,462 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 108,216 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 105,277 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,867 miles

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn slightly knocking whilst in operation (2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 99,922 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn column is knocking slightly during operation (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 97,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn knocks slightly during operation (2.2.2 (b))

exhaust centre silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,292 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,251 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 90,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,402 miles

Front wiper blades wearing.

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

Slight knocking from steering colume.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 79,925 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly noisey

Under panels fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 75,358 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 75,351 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,367 miles

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

Wiper blades slightly smeary

steering column noisey

Pass 26 Feb 2013 63,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 63,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,569 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 51,802 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

damage to o/s/r jacking point

lip on front inner brake discs

some water damage to number plates

very slight bulge in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,794 miles

front discs worn close to service limit

front pads on the limit (strong advise) border line pass

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,990 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2007 26,962 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on edges.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,220 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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RV03 GFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV03 GFX, 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 RV03 GFX registered?

RV03 GFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is RV03 GFX safe to buy?

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