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BC03 UHK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,972 mi
Last recorded61,972 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 UHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,972 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2017 57,180 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 53,175 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 49,756 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 47,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,465 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,823 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 38,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,531 miles

front brake discs worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 26,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,163 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 14,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,385 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,470 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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BC03 UHK 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 80%.

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 UHK, 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 UHK registered?

BC03 UHK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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