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BD03 BVU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,143 mi
Last recorded87,143 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 87,143 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 82,978 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 76,930 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,930 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,929 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e m l lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 29 Oct 2012 68,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 62,027 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 61,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,264 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 45,395 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2007 37,242 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 28,155 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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BD03 BVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 BD03 BVU, 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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BD03 BVU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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