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BC03 PGF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 PGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 108,980 miles

General underbody Corrsion

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 103,392 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both on radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 103,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both on radius arms (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 101,128 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 91,714 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 91,704 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 75,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 75,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 66,665 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,206 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall start to perish slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,502 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,565 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,091 miles

front brake pads down to 2mm

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 PGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC03 PGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC03 PGF registered?

BC03 PGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BC03 PGF safe to buy?

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