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BC03 KBE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 KBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 99,304 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 97,173 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 97,173 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,689 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged on kerbing rim in several places - no structure exposed.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 95,600 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged on kerbing rim in several places - no structure exposed.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,345 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,345 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,380 miles

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

Various scrapes and nicks in nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 82,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror glass missing.

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

Various scrapes and nicks in nearside rear tyre sidewalls.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,561 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 72,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Speedo trip not illuminating.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 62,565 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,456 miles

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

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

offside front seat belt slight fluffing due to seat adjuster cover missing.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,166 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall,not showing structure.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2008 42,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel rim marked REAR AXLE ONLY

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,547 miles

SLIGHT CRACKING OF BOTH REAR TYRES

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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BC03 KBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 KBE, 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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BC03 KBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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