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BC03 WCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,738 mi
Last recorded67,738 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 WCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 67,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 66,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 59,889 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 54,269 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,269 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,896 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 47,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 33,095 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre edges worn

Pass 24 Oct 2007 25,560 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,012 miles

baby seat fitted to n/s/r seat

n/s/r coil spring starting to corrode

n/s/r shock absorber starting to corrode

o/s/f brake hoose starting to perrish

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,403 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 WCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WCZ, 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 WCZ registered?

BC03 WCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is BC03 WCZ safe to buy?

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