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AR03 BOB

2021 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,381 mi
Last recorded22,381 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class26,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 BOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 22,381 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 53,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 19,907 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 45,443 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 13,817 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 42,716 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathering

Fail 27 Sep 2023 42,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 10 Oct 2022 34,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 30,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 26,890 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 22,153 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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AR03 BOB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 26,873 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 AR03 BOB, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR03 BOB registered?

AR03 BOB is a 2021 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2021.

Is AR03 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 BOB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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