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B10 ABP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,061 mi
Last recorded114,061 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 ABP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 114,061 miles

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

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

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

Under body coated in wax oil

Pass 2 Sep 2020 112,363 miles

UNDERBODY COATED IN WAX OIL

Pass 8 May 2019 109,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded and deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2018 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 102,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 98,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,589 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,589 miles

middle exhaust bracket missing

Pass 19 May 2014 92,185 miles

Middle exhaust bracket has broken away

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 92,185 miles

Middle exhaust bracket has broken away

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 87,100 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 80,471 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 80,471 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Front wipers split on ends

Pass 19 May 2011 74,057 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 17,101 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 62,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 53,897 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 53,897 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 31 May 2007 48,603 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 38,528 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 38,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B10 ABP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 B10 ABP, 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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B10 ABP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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