MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
front brake pads look to be wearing thin
plastic covers fitted under vehical and sills
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front seat belt is slow to retract,
Offside front tyre perishing,
Stearing colum has slight play in centre joint,
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine management light on,
Nearside rear tyre close to legal depth,
Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted,
Offside front seat belt is slow to retract,
Offside front tyre perishing,
Rear wiper blade very poor,
Stearing colum has slight play in centre joint,
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
nearside rear tyre wearing low
offside front tyre perished
rear wiper blade split
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC03 FCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BC03 FCL, 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 BC03 FCL registered?
BC03 FCL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.
Is BC03 FCL safe to buy?
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